One person has lost life in a flood that followed a heavy downpour that lasted for ten hours in Rutsiro district, Western Province. The victim, a pedestrian young man was…
environment
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National
Rwanda Launches Drive to Promote Affordable Energy-Saving Cooling Appliances
by Daniel Sabiiti 10:36 pmThe Government of Rwanda on Monday launched a drive that will facilitate citizens to acquire environmentally friendly cooling appliances that are energy saving and more efficient as part of efforts…
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The government in partnership with the Green Gicumbi project is currently constructing 200 green and climate-resilient houses for Gicumbi residents who were relocated from high-risk zones. The greenhouse settlements, to…
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A Kigali urban wetland master plan unveiled September 2021, indicated that 15.76 square kilometers (20%) of the 730 square kilometers in Kigali were designated as wetland and marshland areas that…
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National
Farmer Welcomes Zebras, Conservationist Says He Can Keep Them
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 3:34 pmA farmer from Kayange, one village in Karangazi Sector of Nyagatare district which hosts the wonder Akagera National Park in Eastern Rwanda has added seven zebras on his farm. They…
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The “Light up a Rwandan Family” challenge (CanaChallenge) has so far collected Rwf 117 million that will be used to light up 10,000 families by the end of February this…
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Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has attributed the poor quality of air in Rubavu district to human activities contrary to earlier reports suggesting the recent Nyiragongo eruption as the eminent…
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National
Ending Plastic Bags, Single Use Plastics: Activists Recommend More Campaigns
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 7:36 pmEnvironment activists, government have said that there is still have a lot to do to bring on board the general public in the protection of environment by ending single used…
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International
UAE, Rwanda Discuss Green Growth and Climate Resilience Opportunities
by Daniel Sabiiti 12:02 pmThe Embassy of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment have kick started a process of supporting each other in implementing sustainable environment initiatives. In a meeting held…
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Rwanda government has launched the first geo-data management system that will enable and improve monitoring the collection, use and dissemination of geographical data that is associated with a particular location.…
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Economy
Trail Blazer: Rwanda Among Countries to Establish New Access To Climate Finance
by Vincent Gasana 10:16 amRwanda is to be “a pioneer country” that will establish a template for disbursing finance to fight climate change. Together with Fiji, Jamaica, Bangladesh and Uganda, Rwanda will serve as…
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Economy
Rwanda Green Fund CEO Teddy Mugabo On Why Rwanda Is One of the Best Destinations for Green Investment
by KT Press Reporter 10:02 amRwanda has become a champion in fighting impacts of climate change. Several initiatives and actions in place are now bearing fruits. Among many others, Rwanda Green Fund, is a model…