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Rwanda National Police's rescue brigade officers rescue people who got stranded at a flooded street in Kigali on February 3, 2020.. FILE
Environment

Govt ready to provide effective response in case of disasters – official

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Residents wade through a flooded residential area due to heavy rains that ravaged the country on May 2-3, 2023. Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

How are districts with likely heavy rain preparing for looming floods?

Friday, January 05, 2024
River Rubyiro burst its banks and damaged a bridge connecting three sectors in Rusizi District.
Environment

Transport halted as River Rubyiro overflows

Friday, December 29, 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. Courtesy
Environment

2023: When Rwanda took bold steps in fight against climate change

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya addresses delegates on a long-standing demand from the global south at the COP25 in Dubai on Saturday, December 9. Courtesy
Environment

COP28: Rwanda advocates for grants over loans in climate disaster relief fund

Sunday, December 10, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya speaks at a panel discussion at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Environment

Highlights from the first week of COP28 negotiations

Saturday, December 09, 2023
Narcisse Mupenzi (Nyamasheke)
Rwanda

Six districts get new mayors

Friday, December 08, 2023
Prosper Mulindwa who was elected new Mayor of Rubavu on Thursday, December 7. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

Prosper Mulindwa elected new Rubavu Mayor

Thursday, December 07, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya speaks during a session in Dubai.Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) aims to “enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Environment

COP28: Climate experts question slow progress in adaptation talks

Thursday, December 07, 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