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Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) brought together world leaders, policymakers, and climate champions to tackle climate change and inspire collective action, in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22. Courtesy
Environment

COP29: What is Rwanda’s main agenda in Baku?

Monday, November 11, 2024
Government officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service on October 27. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Environment

Explainer: Rwanda’s journey to restore two million hectares of degraded land

Thursday, October 31, 2024
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Courtesy
Environment

Seven things about the project designed to build resilience to flooding in Kigali

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A flooded Nyabugogo marshland in Kigali. Rwanda will use the funds to restore the lower Nyabarongo River watershed to reduce flood risk, landslides, and soil erosion. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment

Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
RPPA Director General Joyeuse Uwingeneye speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
Environment

New public procurement policy focuses on efficiency, environmental protection – officials

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto operates a bulldozer during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a geothermal power plant in Nakuru county, Kenya, on Oct. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
Africa

Chinese-funded 35MW geothermal plant to boost clean energy access in Kenya

Friday, October 25, 2024
Electric buses at Down Town Bus station in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Eight ways new procurement policy seeks to green Rwanda’s economy

Friday, October 25, 2024
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali Green City Project secures Rw38bn funding

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Alexis Kabayiza, the Chief Technical Adviser at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM)
Economy

Government policies, vision spur growth in Rwanda’s industry sector – official

Monday, October 14, 2024