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Workshop to galvanize voice and action of young people July 2022. / Photo by We Do GREEN
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World Conservation Day: Call for an active role of Rwanda’s youth in nature preservation and fighting against environmental degradation

Thursday, July 28, 2022
Students tour Busaga forest in Rongi Sector of Muhanga District. The forest once occupied 300 hectares of land but has been reduced to less than 150 hectares due to agriculture, wood exploitation and settlement. As Rwanda observes the World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, the country has committed to restore two million hectares of degraded and deforested landscapes by 2030. File

Govt banks on private operators to increase forestry sector revenues

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Two women help a man to plant a seedling during a tree planting exercise in Nyagatare District. Planting or nurturing a tree seedling is a good place to start in championing a green economy. Sam Ngendahimana

The role of women in biodiversity conservation

Sunday, July 24, 2022
Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin (left), and Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa, hold documents after signing the bilateral parliamentary cooperation agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, July 20. Under the signed agreement, the parties shall promote inter-parliamentary dialogue and contribute to enhancing friendly bilateral relations and ties between the peoples of Rwanda and Ghana. / Photo: Courtesy.

Rwanda, Ghana seek to expand parliamentary cooperation

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, the former prime minister of Ethiopia during the discussions on u201cNeeded African-driven innovative and sustainable financing solutions in Kigali on July 19.

Push for $200bn pan-African trust fund for protected areas

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn officially inaugurate Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park in Kigali on July 18. The 121-hectare park, restored within six years, was launched on the sidelines of the Africa Protected Areas Congress, which is taking place in Kigali. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

VIDEO: Nyandungu Eco-Park opened as conservation summit kicks off

Monday, July 18, 2022
Rwanda National Police's Rescue Brigade officers during an exercise to rescue people who stranded at a flooded road in Kigali on February 3, 2020. Rwanda is set to roll out flood sensors countrywide to strengthen the early warning system. File

Rwanda set to roll out ‘flood sensors’ to mitigate disasters

Monday, July 18, 2022
Kaddu Sebunya, Chief Executive Officer of African Wildlife Foundation, during an exclusive interview with The New Times on July 15.

We need an African model on conservation – Kaddu Sebunya

Sunday, July 17, 2022
Students during a practical exercise at IPRC Huye. Experts urged how re-skilling young people can be tackled to meet the market demands and be equipped to move with the fourth industrial revolution.

How can the skills gap among youth be addressed?

Saturday, July 16, 2022
Mohamed Anouar Jamali, the CEO of OCP Africa presents to Agriculture Minister Gerardine Mukeshimana a commitment letter for the DAP fertiliser donation on July 15 in Kigali.

Moroccan firm donates 15,000 tonnes of fertilisers to Rwanda

Saturday, July 16, 2022
Elephants in Akagera National Park. Protected areas are significant drivers to achieving biodiversity conservation. File photo.

It’s high time Africa walks the talk

Thursday, July 07, 2022
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EDITORIAL: Greater attention to Lake Kivu’s broad potential is welcome news

Wednesday, July 06, 2022