Biodiversity

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "Biodiversity" (1110 articles)
Visitors tour a segment of Nyandungu Eco-Park where native trees have been planted. At least 50 percent of all trees planted in Rwanda’s urban areas should be native species. Courtesy
Environment

Govt sets new guidelines to boost native trees in cities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents a five-year development programme to Parliament on Tuesday, August 12. Courtesy
Tourism

How Rwanda plans to make $1 billion in tourism revenues

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Burera District. Irish potato and maize farmers have warned of a likely decline in production as the prices of pesticides and fungicides continue to rise.
Agriculture

New biotech maize trials offer hope against fall armyworm devastation

Monday, August 11, 2025
The Gorilla Naming Ceremony, better known as Kwita Izina, will take place on September 5. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: 40 gorilla babies to be named this year

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
By 2050, Musanze plans to have 200,750 dwelling units, with 112,500 in town, 13,250 in semi‑urban centres and 75,000 in rural settlement sites. Courtesy
Tourism

Volcano canopy walkways, aerodrome and eco-parks in Musanze’s master plan

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
A view of a peatland in Gisagara District. The government is preparing to restore 'degraded' peatlands across the country. Photo: File.
Environment

Rwanda to restore ‘degraded peatlands’

Monday, August 04, 2025
Workers at Rwanda's Nyakabingo, Africa's largest producer of Tungsten. A new deal between Rwanda and DR Congo is expected to see the two countries partner in the mining sector.
Economy

Rwanda-DR Congo: New deal for major economic partnerships in pipeline

Saturday, August 02, 2025
The New Times
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park ranked among top 16 wetlands for visitor experience

Monday, July 28, 2025
Delegates visited a modern dairy farm where they observed advanced cow milking technology, showcasing Rwanda’s growing efforts to adopt modern innovations in the livestock sector. CourtesyRICA
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s farming practices are evolving to meet modern demands

Monday, July 28, 2025
Water users with existing permits on five Rwandan lakes will be required to relocate, following the release of a new master plan that reassigns their current locations for different purposes.
Environment

How new water use plan for Rwandan lakes affects businesses

Sunday, July 27, 2025
RICA campus in Bugesera District. Courtesy of RICA
Environment

Why Rwandan campus got Harvard green prize

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Land is being restored using trenches in forests and progressive terraces to prevent soil erosion. The government is implementing projects to curb the annual loss of crops worth Rwf37 billion caused by soil erosion.
Environment

How will govt save Rwf37bn in crops lost to soil erosion?

Monday, July 21, 2025