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Some people at Norrsken Kigali's green building. Green building aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while also improving the health and well-being of occupants. COURTESY
Environment

How green building is cost-effective, guarantees long-term savings

Monday, January 22, 2024
Workers at a factory that produces briquettes in Mageragere Sector in Nyarugenge District. Photo: Willy Mucyo
Energy

Rwanda’s new $300 million clean energy project unveiled

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
I&M Bank headquarters in Kigali, one of new green buildings in Rwanda. Courtesy
Environment

A peek at Kigali’s green buildings

Monday, January 15, 2024
Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Rwanda officials hand over a cow to vulnerable households as part of the national ‘Girinka’ programme in Shyara Sector. Photo by Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: We feel at home in Bugesera, Dar Al Handasah to Shyara residents

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. RAB revealed that more 1,050 hectares will be added to the small-scale irrigation scheme using solar power next year. File
Environment

Rwanda: Phasing out fossil fuel in irrigation amid COP28 climate talks

Friday, December 08, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya during a presentation in a session during the ongoing 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Women bear the brunt of climate change in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Ignite Power co-founder Angela Homsi (6th from left) in a group photo with other winners of the 15th Zayed Sustainability Prize, and UAE leaders, in Dubai, on December 2, 2023. COURTESY
Energy

Rwandan firm wins $1m award for solar energy solutions

Monday, December 04, 2023
Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund addresses delegates during the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Fund in Kigali on November 23. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Ireme Invest - Rwanda’s private sector green investment facility mobilised $200m

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Rwamagana Gigawatt Solar project in Eastern Rwanda
Rwanda

Rwanda's renewable energy revolution: Setting the bar higher for a sustainable future

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Rwamagana Solar Power Station, with an output of 8.5 megawatts, is one of the largest solar plants in the region. It was the first utility-scale solar plant in East Africa. Photo:File
Environment

COP28: What should be Africa’s agenda?

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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?

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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

Monday, November 13, 2023