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Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shop in Rwanda. File
Environment

Regional MPs push for effective solution to single-use plastic materials

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Faustin Munyazikwiye, the Deputy Director General of REMA) Dduring his presentation on the impacts of plastic waste at COP28 in Dubai. Courtesy
Environment

COP28: Rwanda pushes for global treaty to reduce plastic’s contribution to climate change

Monday, December 04, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. She highlighted that this is a crucial move to advance climate action and facilitate Rwanda’s participation and maximize carbon market opportunities.
Environment

Rwanda’s carbon market framework launch, more events at COP28

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Friendship Park in Addis Ababa. Photo by Jade Natacha Iriza
Africa

First flight jitters, Injera, friendly faces: A week in Addis Ababa

Saturday, December 02, 2023
A landscape view of Rusizi town which is one of the six second cities in Rwanda. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Featured

[FEATURED] PHOTOS: Rusizi town moves to become green city

Friday, December 01, 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
Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Juliet Kabera, speaking on a panel on mobilising resources to end plastic pollution. Courtesy (2)
Environment

Rwanda’s fund to manage plastic waste creates 1,300 jobs

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
One of over 6000 houses that were affected by disasters in Rubavu . Climate change indeed poses multifaceted risks to our health and overall well-being. File

What climate change means for public health

Thursday, November 09, 2023
According to Sandrine Umutoni, former Imbuto Foundation General Director and the current State Minister at the Ministry of Youth, ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi is a project that seeks to identify young artistic talent across a wide spectrum of art disciplines. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Art

PHOTOS: Art Rwanda-Ubuhanzi 3rd edition launched

Friday, November 03, 2023
Delegates pose for a photo after completing a 5 day workshop, from October 23 to October 28, 2023. Courtesy
Featured

UNDP on advocating for behavioural change to combat plastic pollution

Thursday, November 02, 2023
Workers sort garbage at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali on August 27, 2019 .Over 80 households living around the hazardous Nduba landfill in Gasabo District are seeking over Rwf2 billion as compensation. File
Rwanda

Residents around Nduba landfill seek Rwf2bn to urgently relocate

Monday, October 30, 2023
Officials hand over to TVET graduates start-up toolkits that will facilitate their job creation for sustained income-generating activities.
Featured

Enabling hands-on skills to transform the lives of rural women

Tuesday, October 24, 2023