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Water hyacinth clogs water intake at Rusumo Power Plant

Floating barriers to rescue Rusumo power plant from water Hyacinth invasion

Monday, June 02, 2025

A youth-led initiative was launched to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, aiming to uplift over 100,000 people living near Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park on May 30. Sam Ngendahimana

Climate initiative to benefit 100,000 people near Volcanoes National Park

Friday, May 30, 2025

Some of the white rhinos introduced to Akagera National Park in 2021. Courtesy

Plan underway to boost Akagera National Park’s rhino population

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A worker removes a battery that is used on electric motorbike. Courtesy

Rwanda eyes ‘green jobs model’ in $11bn climate plan overhaul

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A view of a deforestation exercise in Rulindo District. Sam Ngendahimana

Debate ensues over ageing state forests

Monday, May 26, 2025

A community outreach activity was held in the affected village, where residents joined local leaders in repairing damaged roofs. Eight homes were repaired and materials for 15 additional houses were distributed

Ngoma: Authorities emphasize need for disaster preparedness

Saturday, May 24, 2025

A specialist on duty inside the forest. Photo by Irene Galera

How DNA tech is revealing Akagera’s hidden wildlife

Friday, May 23, 2025

Students in hall for experiments

How Rwanda is handling tonnes of expired lab chemicals in schools

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Maurice Mugabowagahunde, Governor of Northern Province, assured that various measures are being considered to achieve a long-term waste management solution across the region. Germain Nsanzimana

Northern Province seeks modern landfills, waste management system

Friday, May 16, 2025

The government has set aside Rwf3.9 billion for the management of hazardous waste. Courtesy

Rwanda sets aside Rwf4bn for addressing hazardous waste

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

A residential house in a flooded area that was identified among the properties to be relocated from high risk zone in Nyabihu District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Inside efforts to improve weather forecast accuracy

Friday, May 09, 2025

Ministry of Infrastructure launched the first electric intercity bus route connecting Muhanga to Kigali, Nyanza, and Huye district, on Thursday, May 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Govt rolls out electric bus service to secondary cities

Friday, May 09, 2025

6,242 plots were identified in areas designated for other uses or which were not suitable for housing, such as wetlands, forests, high-risk zones, areas beneath high-voltage power lines, and sewage pipe corridors.File

Kigali: Over 6,000 properties located in wetlands, other inappropriate areas

Thursday, May 08, 2025

Minister of Environment Valentine Uwamariya and Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace FU Hai Yien, during the signing of an Implementation Agreement on carbon market.

Rwanda, Singapore sign carbon credit deal

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

The government plans to relocate 100 households from areas prone to disasters in Muzo Sector, Gakenke District this year. Courtesy

Gakenke: 100 households to be relocated from risky areas

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Mugabowagahunde in a media interview. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

Northern Province: Governor urges better rainwater harvesting to combat floods

Monday, May 05, 2025

The Green City Kigali proposes the creation of a 70-ha Eco-Park

What to know about upcoming Kinyinya Ecotourism Park

Sunday, May 04, 2025

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Meteo warns of possible floods, landslides from Sunday to Tuesday

Sunday, May 04, 2025

Rugezi Marsh, Northern Province, Rwanda - November 2023: Dr. Olivier Nsengimana during the Rugezi Biodiversity Survey. Photo by James Rooney/National Geographic.

Rwandan vet wins Rwf190m award for protecting grey crowned cranes

Friday, May 02, 2025

Kenya intensifies fight against wildlife crimes.

Kenya intensifies fight against wildlife crimes

Saturday, April 26, 2025