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The initiative was launched with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) , the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the University of Rwanda on November 10, 2023. Courtesy
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FEATURED: UNDP's UniPod: Empowering innovators to tackle real-world challenges

Friday, December 06, 2024
When violent floods and landslides swept through Rwanda in May 2023, claiming 130 lives and displacing thousands, Kigali’s vulnerability to climate extremes became painfully clear. But the city is fighting back - w

Becoming a city in the forest: Catalyzing Kigali’s climate resilience through nature

Friday, November 29, 2024
When violent floods and landslides swept through Rwanda in May 2023, claiming 130 lives and displacing thousands, Kigali’s vulnerability to climate extremes became painfully clear. But the city is fighting back - with nature as its ally

FEATURED: Becoming a city in the forest: Catalyzing Kigali’s climate resilience through nature

Friday, November 29, 2024
Panelists engage in a discussion during the Public Finance Management Coordination Forum in Kigali on November 27. Courtesy
Environment

Strong climate policies, slow implementation; what are the solutions?

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Rwanda’s government announced all motorbike taxis registered for public transport must be electric in Kigali from January 2025: Photo Courtesy
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Spiro boosts production to meet demand as Rwanda EV legislation takes effect

Friday, November 08, 2024
The Kigali 2050 Master Plan sets a bold vision for the city-to design and build a sustainable, inclusive, and technologically advanced metropolis that reflects Rwanda's forward-looking ethos. Courtesy photo

Can "Kigali Master Plan Inc." drive Kigali's 2050 vision?

Friday, November 08, 2024
Thousand of  Motorcycles parked at Pele stadium during a meeting between Taxi-motor riders and officials of the city of Kigali on September 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi 
Environment

Air quality: Rwanda to start testing motorcycle emissions, enhance compliance

Monday, November 04, 2024
An e-charging station. Actors in the e-mobility industry say Rwanda needs more charging infrastructure to boost the adoption of EVs. File
Rwanda

Call for more e-charging stations to deepen adoption of EVs

Sunday, November 03, 2024
Aerial view of Kigali City in Nyarugenge District. World Cities Day contributes to sustainable urban development worldwide and promotes both urbanisation and cooperation between countries on October 31
Rwanda

World Cities Day: Five ways youths are engaged in greening Kigali

Thursday, October 31, 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
Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment

Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests

Tuesday, October 29, 2024