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AWF Chief Executive Officer Kaddu Sebunya speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on Saturday, July 25. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Why conservation is emerging as Africa’s next economic frontier

Monday, July 27, 2026
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Cabinet approves new body for wildlife, national park management

Friday, July 24, 2026
Workers at STEELRWA, a steel manufacturing plant based in Rwamagana District. REMA is planning to introduce stricter emissions testing for industries. File.
Environment

REMA to extend emissions testing to factories

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Workers at SteelRwa in Rwamagana District. ‎Nearly 400 property owners living within 500 metres near the firm will be relocated under a plan aimed at creating a buffer zone between the SteelRwa factor. File
Environment

Rwamagana to relocate property owners to create buffer around SteelRwa

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Some of the 70 rhinos translocated to Akagera National Park in Rwanda's Eastern Province on Monday, June 9, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Environment

How Akagera ended big five poaching

Friday, July 03, 2026
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April 2023. Courtesy
Environment

Govt pitches $86m climate disaster financing plan

Thursday, July 02, 2026
REMA plans to deploy drones by the end of August to detect and curb illegal waste burning, particularly at night. File
Environment

Drones to hunt down illegal waste burners from August

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
A worker at Enviroserve Rwanda’s e-waste recycling facility in Kigali handles electronic waste. The circular economy model is being validated to improve production efficiency and promote waste-to-value investment. Photo courtesy.
Environment

Waste-to-value model tested to power circular economy shift

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Rubavu residents wade through a flooded street in 2023. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Parliament clears Rwf207bn for disaster response

Thursday, June 25, 2026
A boat loaded with bicycles on its way to Sharita, an island spanning 90 hectares. It is expected that some 84 households comprising 610 people will relocate from the island.
Environment

At-risk island residents to be fully relocated by 2029

Saturday, June 20, 2026
A view of Ngezi crater lake on the top of Mount Bisoke, rising to 3,711 metres above sea level in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

What Rwanda stands to gain from first UNESCO geopark

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Environment

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Inside Kigali Wetlands Park

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Lake Ruhondo in Burera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda nominates North Province as UNESCO Global Geopark

Monday, June 15, 2026
An aerial view of Gikondo wetland that has been under restauration. The Government has invited qualified long-term management and financing partners to bid for the operation of the Kigali Wetlands Park. Courtesy.
Environment

Govt seeks manager, financing partner for Kigali Wetlands Park

Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport is in Rwamagana District. Courtesy of Igihe
Environment

How Rwanda’s certified teleport benefits citizens

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Farmers irrigate their crops in Bugesera District during the summer.
Environment

Summer will be hotter than usual, says Meteo Rwanda

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Artistes visit Nyandungu Eco-Park on Tuesday, June 9. The ecopark is set to host a major international arts and ecology programme.
Environment

Nyandungu eco-park to host global art, conservation initiative

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda’s first Upper Air Observation Station, officially inaugurated in Huye District on Thursday, June 4. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda's first upper-air weather station launched in Huye

Thursday, June 04, 2026
Data from the Special Guarantee Fund (SGF) show that between July 2025 and April 2026, residents in Eastern Province filed 1,249 wildlife damage claims. Of these, 1,097 were compensated, totaling Rwf194.6 million.
Environment

Wildlife damage claims halve as govt studies primate compensation

Thursday, June 04, 2026