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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Some of the housing units at the  green model village that was inaugurated on Monday, November 20, 2023, in Kaniga sector of Gicumbi District. The new village is accommodating at least 60 households who relocated from high risk zones in Gicumbi
Environment
Inside Gicumbi’s Rwf3bn climate-resilient model village
Officials pose for a group photo with 45 experts  from public, private and non-profit organizations  who completed a capacity-building programme in climate change analysis and reporting.Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Over 45 experts complete course in climate change analysis
A liquefied petroleum gas shop at Remera on 13 June 2020.  The government has urged residents to embrace subsidized clean cooking technologies. File
Energy
Govt subsidizes clean cooking technologies to safeguard forests
Experts, researchers, policy makers, architects, engineers, and carpenters convened, engaging in practical workshops to enhance their understanding of modern bamboo construction techniques.Courtesy
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FEATURED: NIRDA explores bamboo as key raw material for sustainable construction
A farmer works in her beans plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture
Rwandan civil society roots for more funding towards agriculture
Equipped with wave sensors, the  water level monitors effectively communicate fluctuations in water levels every five minutes
Environment
Rwanda installs flood monitors on Nile Basin rivers, lakes
Bank of Kigali (BK) has introduced two new agriculture finance products as part of its commitment to finance the agricultural sector. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Agriculture
Bank of Kigali unveils two agriculture finance products
I&M Bank headquarters in Kigali, one of new green buildings in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda
Govt considers rewarding green buildings
Vision City Phase 2, a sustainable residential project of almost 1,500 houses, is a multi-phase housing development in Kigali.Photos: Courtesy.
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Why UDL scooped international awards for two green real estate projects
An artist's impression of Bugesera Airport 's terminal, administration building, cargo, and car parking areas of the new airport once it is complete. Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL). Courtesy
Rwanda
Bugesera Airport to be connected to new Rusumo power plant
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District though a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. Rwanda is set to launch a carbon market framework at the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in December this year. File
Environment
COP28: What is Rwanda taking to Dubai for global climate meeting?
Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)  Juliet Kabera, speaking on a panel on mobilising resources to end plastic pollution. Courtesy (2)
Environment
Rwanda’s fund to manage plastic waste creates 1,300 jobs
Some of children who participated in the workshop on climate change.
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FEATURED: Rwandan children outline expectations preceding COP28
The exhibitions focused on thematic areas such as electricity, electronics and robotics, ICT, chemicals and cosmetics, food processing, agriculture technology. Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Schools exhibit science-based projects as Rwanda celebrates World Science Day
Maize farmers across the country are worried as armyworms have built resistance to pesticides. File
Agriculture
Govt launches campaign against fall armyworms
Delegates pose for a group photo during the 6thInternational Conference on Environment, Energy and Development (ICEED2023) in Kigali November 8, 2023. COURTESY
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FEATURED: UNILAK to host China-Africa joint research centre
A view of the ongoing construction activities of the anticipated multipurpose dam along River Nyabarongo in October. PHOTOS BY JANVIER HAKUZIMANA
Agriculture
Nyabarongo multipurpose dam to irrigate over 20,000 ha of crops
Karenge water treatment plant has a daily production capacity of 15,000 cubic metres of water.The OPEC Fund for International Development has announced a $21 million loan to support a sustainable water supply. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda secures Rwf26bn to boost water supply to Kigali

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