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Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Courtesy
Environment

Climate shocks impede SDGs progress as Rwanda records 10,000 disasters in 8 years

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Three women agripreneurs Dr. Never Zekeya Mwembela from Tanzania, and Kenya's Gladwell Karangi and Pauline Otila Kamwara were awarded at the Agroecological Food Futures Prize in Kigali on December 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Three agripreneurs women win prestigious ‘Agroecological Food Futures’ prize

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other delegates during a guided tour of a mini exhibition at the opening of Rwanda Mining Week on Wednesday, December 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

PHOTOS: Ngirente calls for environment-friendly mining practices

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
People plant trees during Umuganda in Kicukiro on November 30. Over 1000 fruit tree seedlings including avocado, mango, orange, citrus, and guyava were planted at Ayabaraya,
Rwanda

City of Kigali seeks five fruit trees per household

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
MuLaKiLa Project team is gearing up for an even more impactful second year with the launch of its annual tree planting campaign in Ngororero District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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PRESS RELEASE: MuLaKiLa Project launches year two with community tree planting for lasting climate, biodiversity, social impact

Friday, November 08, 2024
Government officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service on October 27. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Environment

Explainer: Rwanda’s journey to restore two million hectares of degraded land

Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Ministerial Order relating to a nature reserve of a person – which can also be called a private nature reserve – was gazetted on October 25. File
Environment

Eight things to know about owning a private nature reserve

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A nursery tree in Bugesera District. Ten districts are set to receive a substantial share of the 65 million trees to be planted across Rwanda this October. File
Environment

Top 10 districts set to benefit from 65m reforestation drive

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Courtesy
Environment

Ten things to know about Rwanda’s climate and nature finance strategy

Saturday, October 19, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force officer plants a bamboo tree on the banks of River Sebeya in Rubavu District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda to plant 65 million trees in one month

Monday, October 14, 2024
Pascal Sebatware, the president of Abakunda Ibireti cooperative, which was founded in 2010 and now has 1,049 members. Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Featured

How cooperatives are empowering communities

Thursday, September 26, 2024