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Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Environment.

Rwanda to mobilise $500m for conservation efforts, says minister

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Juliet Kabera, DG of REMA speaking at the conference.

Biodiversity finance experts converge in Kigali to discuss $700bn funding gap

Saturday, June 28, 2025

From June 21 to 30, Rwanda is forecast to have rainfall ranging between five millimetres and 60 millimetres. File

Why it’s raining more than usual this June in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Igitondo cy'isuku, the initiative launched in February 2022 dedicates one hour weekly to cleaning activities that address health challenges facing local communities.

Igitondo cy'isuku: How one hour of community service is driving change

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Sharita residents cross Nyagisenyi stream on their way back home from market in Rweru Sector. Over 80 families remaining to the island call for relocation. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana

What is the fate of households to be relocated from islands?

Thursday, June 19, 2025

A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy

Kigali’s smart street-cleaning revolution driven by innovation and dignity

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The school has adopted eco-friendly briquettes made from organic waste—part of a growing nationwide shift towards sustainable energy in schools. Photo by Willy Mucyo

From firewood to briquettes: Nyagatare schools lead Rwanda’s green cooking revolution

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy

City of Kigali introduces modern road cleaning technology

Monday, June 16, 2025

Heavy rains kill 29 in DR Congo capital. Internet

Heavy rains kill 29 in Kinshasa

Monday, June 16, 2025

An artist's impression of Rwintare wetland that is under rehabilitation in Gasabo District. Courtesy

10 ways Rwanda is spending on climate adaptation in new budget

Monday, June 16, 2025

The rhinos were received at Kigali International Airport and transported to Akagera National Park in Eastern Province, on Monday, June 9. Dan Gatsinzi

Akagera’s new rhino crash to boost biodiversity, tourism

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

One of the 70 white rhinos on the arrival at Kigali International Airport on Monday, June 9. Courtesy

Rwanda receives 70 new white rhinos

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Workers sort different electronic items at the National E-waste and Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. File

Experts warn of health risks as Govt tightens e-waste rules

Monday, June 09, 2025

Students during experiment

Collection of chemical waste from schools to begin in Western Province

Friday, June 06, 2025

Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority speaks during World Environment Day, which was marked under the campaign theme Beat Plastic Pollution on June 5 .

Govt sets up 24 plastic collection points, creates nearly 1,500 green jobs

Friday, June 06, 2025

Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund, speaks during the launch of INTEGO in 2023.

Govt earmarks Rwf16bn for 10 public green projects under Intego facility

Friday, June 06, 2025

A worker sorts plastic waste at SIBO Engineering Company, one of local companies that deal with plastic waste recycling.

Six innovative solutions addressing plastic waste in Rwanda

Thursday, June 05, 2025

A view of the ongoing rehabilitation works of Gikondo wetland, the former Kigali's industrial park. Courtesy

Kigali wetlands revamp to cover 58km of paths, lakes and green spaces

Thursday, June 05, 2025

A view of KivuWatt in Lake Kivu in Western Province.

Rwandans could start using methane gas for cooking in 2027

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Minister of Environment Valentine Uwamariya during a session with the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Finance on Tuesday, June 3. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda to mobilise finance for 19 carbon market-ready projects

Wednesday, June 04, 2025