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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
A view of a flooded residential area nearby Rusizi river due to landslides that blocked the flow of the river in 2023. Courtesy
Environment

Govt launches Rwf4bn project to curb floods in Rusizi river, Lake Kivu basins

Thursday, June 06, 2024
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Officials have pledged to act and stop the loss of 27 million tonnes of soil washed away into rivers every year due to erosion.
Environment

World Environment Day: Rwanda seeks to end annual loss of 27 million tonnes of fertile soil

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
The New Times

Rwanda’s journey to environmental resilience: 30 years of progress

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
A view of the conserved Rugezi wetland which has played a big role in stabilising the water supply for national hydropower generation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

How Rugezi wetland restoration stabilised hydropower supply

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Minister for Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya with officials during Umuganda community work at Nyabikono, where the Mwogo and Mbirurume rivers meet to form the Nyabarongo River on Saturday, May 25.
Environment

Govt set to green key districts to protect Nile river sources from pollution

Sunday, May 26, 2024
Aerial view of the ongoing construction of Muvumba Dam to serve in irrigation at Gabiro Agrucultural Hub. Construction of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project was allocated Rwf30 billion. Courtesy
Economy

Ten key projects to be funded under proposed Rwf5.7tn national budget

Saturday, May 25, 2024
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
A public washroom at a kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. City of Kigali plans to build new public toilets in 80 designated locations to enhance sanitation and hygiene in the capital. Photo by Craish Bahizi

City of Kigali identifies 80 sites for new public toilets

Thursday, November 23, 2023
Officials at the launch of new infrastructure while celebrating World Cities Day on October 31, 2023. Courtesy
Infrastructure

22 stations to monitor floods in Kigali City

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) visited A&N HINGA in Gashora, Bugesera District on October 29. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FAO staff visit agribusiness firm as part of activities to mark World Food Day

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
One of mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Sam Ngendahimana

Governments must meet their biodiversity pledges

Thursday, August 17, 2023