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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
A view of Busaga natural forest in Muhanga District which is among the leading protected areas. Rwanda Forestry Authority has placed forests covering approximately 1,000 hectares, managed by farmers’ cooperatives. File
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Rwanda: Farmers’ forests put on carbon market
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FEATURED: How FAO Rwanda supports increased production, decent jobs for youth in agribusiness
Prof. Omar Munyaneza, the CEO of WASAC Group, delivers remarks during the conference in Kigali on December 10. Courtesy
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WASAC Group mulls ways to reduce non-revenue water losses
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Hesron Byiringiro the president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Dr Zeno L. Charles-Marcel, the Assoc. Director of Adventist Health Ministry at the Headquarters of the SDA World Church during the handover on Friday, December 15. Courtesy.
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Adventist church takes over Kibagabaga hospital management
A view of Nyarugunga residential area in Kicukiro District. The government has announced substantial tax reductions on residential properties. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
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Government reduces taxes on residential houses
Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere delivers remarks during  the event to mark World Teachers’ Day in Kigali on December 14. Courtesy
Education
Govt outlines strategies to eliminate school dropout
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province.  Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity
Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment
COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya addresses delegates on a long-standing demand from the global south at the COP25 in Dubai on Saturday, December 9. Courtesy
Environment
COP28: Rwanda advocates for grants over loans in climate disaster relief fund
Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya speaks at a panel discussion at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28)  in Dubai, UAE, on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Environment
Highlights from the first week of COP28 negotiations
A view of  Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. RAB revealed that more 1,050 hectares will be added to the small-scale irrigation scheme using solar power next year. File
Environment
Rwanda: Phasing out fossil fuel in irrigation amid COP28 climate talks
Serge Shema, a forestry entrepreneur, working in  his nursery tree farm in Musanze District on October 26. Over 3,000 Rwandan forest farmers and cooperatives could soon get additional money as an incentive for protecting and preserving trees.  Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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COP28: Over 3,000 forest farmers set to get incentive under carbon market scheme
Rwanda National Police's rescue brigade officers rescue people who got stranded at a flooded street in Kigali on February 3, 2020. At COP 28 City of Kigali secures Rwf8.5bn to bolster climate resilience. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
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COP28: City of Kigali secures Rwf8.5bn to bolster climate resilience
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya speaks during  a session in Dubai.Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) aims to “enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Environment
COP28: Climate experts question slow progress in adaptation talks
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya during a presentation in a session during the ongoing 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. COURTESY
Environment
COP28: Women bear the brunt of climate change in Rwanda
Agents of change are at the frontline of the fight against GBV, noting that ending it in his home has led to noticeable progress. COURTESY
Rwanda
GBV: Engaging men to be ‘agents of change’
One of the new electric taxi vans that are officially introduced to reduce the scarcity in Kigali City on Monday, November 6. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
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COP28: Rwanda awarded for green transport investment, Green City Kigali project
BDO EA Rwanda Ltd staff during a blood donation drive on Friday, December 1. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
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BDO in blood donation drive

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