Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) yesterday, released a drama film named “Isonga”, aiming to enhance awareness about environmental sustainability. Isonga comprises a series of sketches tackling different aspects of sustainable development and educating Rwandans on their role in environmental protection. Two seasons of the drama-film have been produced so far. The first season was produced in 2014 and broadcast on Rwanda Television. This season covered issues related to Rwanda’s fast-growing population and its negative impact on the environment. It highlighted the impact of the trend such as unsustainable housing as well as scarcity of natural resources which caused land-related conflicts. The season also shows the measures taken so far by the Government to solve land-related conflicts. This year, REMA produced the second season of Isonga which comprises eight sketches relating to eight themes, including: sustainable development, green jobs creation, climate change, air pollution, clean energy use, sustainable mining, irrigation as a way to cope with climate change impacts in agriculture, biodiversity promotion and integrated water management. These sketches are combined with related talk-shows. The film was premiered last evening at Rwanda Revenue Authority’s head office. On the screening of the Isonga II, the director general of REMA, Dr Rose Mukankomeje said, “By presenting this film to our stakeholders, we want to share with them the messages it conveys. We want to partner with them to help us raise awareness about the need to manage our country’s natural resources well.” editorial@newtimes.co.rw
