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Etienne Saada, Managing Director of Bralirwa, says the company's commitment to restoring watersheds and nature through close collaboration with key stakeholders during an event on November 9. Photo courtesy
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Bralirwa plants 5000 trees along Sebeya riverbanks

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
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment

New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts

Monday, November 11, 2024
Visitors walk at the Canopy walkway that slides over the forest up to 60 meters high in Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, rich in biodiversity, and spectacularly beautiful.  Sam Ngen
Society

Eight must-visit Rwandan destinations for nature lovers

Saturday, November 09, 2024
MuLaKiLa Project team is gearing up for an even more impactful second year with the launch of its annual tree planting campaign in Ngororero District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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PRESS RELEASE: MuLaKiLa Project launches year two with community tree planting for lasting climate, biodiversity, social impact

Friday, November 08, 2024
Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park in Musanze District. According to a new ministerial order, Buhanga forest is now part of Volcanoes National Park, Ngendahimana
Environment

Govt steps up efforts to preserve natural forests with historical significance

Thursday, November 07, 2024
UNILAK on November 2, inducted 10 professors from Nigeria, under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Volunteer Scheme. All Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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UNILAK inducts 10 Nigerian professors through Rwanda-Nigeria ties

Monday, November 04, 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
Nineteen petrol stations in Kigali, situated in designated wetland areas, are set to be closed by the end of November. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Nearly 20 petrol stations in wetlands to be closed

Thursday, October 31, 2024
A view of the artist's impression of the Nyabugogo wetland, which is set to be revamped. The report shows that the hides and skin processing operate without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) having been carried out.
Environment

Hides and skins tanning firm polluting Nyabugogo wetland – report

Wednesday, October 30, 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