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Grey Crowned Crane population recovery has been driven by a combination of policy decisions, habitat restoration and community action that has gradually changed how wetlands are managed and protected. Net photo
Environment

How Rwanda turned the tide for its grey crowned cranes

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Rwandan delegation presented the country's enhanced Climate Action Plan at the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda turns to innovative financing to sustain biodiversity and resilience

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Visitors celebrate at the top of Bisoke mount in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Bisoke Volcano, Lake Kivu sites lead Rwanda’s geopark drive

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, and the Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board, Raymond Murenzii unveil the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

What to know about Rwanda's new Rwf400bn plan to curb biodiversity loss

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Community rangers during patrol around Rugezi Marsh . The 2025 edition brought together more than 170 ranger teams from 24 countries in a campaign of endurance, teamwork, and solidarity. Courtesy
Environment

Rwandan marsh rangers shine in continental challenge

Friday, September 26, 2025
Deo Ruhagazi, Deputy Director of the RWCA, said many families still rely on firewood from the buffer zone.
Environment

Burera residents push for clean energy to protect Rugezi wetland

Friday, August 22, 2025
A flock of Grey Crowned Cranes at Akagera National Park
Environment

East Africa unites to protect endangered grey crowned cranes

Saturday, June 28, 2025
International Crane Foundation officially launched its Rwanda office in Kigali on Thursday, May 15.Photos by Craish Bahizi

International Crane Foundation opens Rwanda office

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Rugezi Marsh, Northern Province, Rwanda - November 2023: Dr. Olivier Nsengimana during the Rugezi Biodiversity Survey. Photo by James Rooney/National Geographic.
Environment

Rwandan vet wins Rwf190m award for protecting grey crowned cranes

Friday, May 02, 2025
The entrance of Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park . The park boasts of walkways and cycling lanes stretching for over eight kilometres. Courtesy
Featured

What you should know as Rwanda celebrates World Wetland Day

Sunday, February 02, 2025
Residents of Burera District receive cookstoves as part of a programme meant to reduce their reliance on firewood from Rugezi wetland. Courtesy
Rwanda

Burera looks to cookstoves as firewood collection threatens Rugezi wetland

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A view of Rugezi wetland in in Burera, one of the restored marshlands in in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda to restore 1,000 wetlands as report highlights water crisis in Africa

Monday, September 30, 2024