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Minister of Environment explains what’s being done to accelerate land subdivision services

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

A segment of Nyungwe forest that was affected by wildfire in Bweyeye sector, Rusizi district in 2023.

Govt seeks carbon market for Rwf5bn reforestation project

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

Lightning strikes killed four people and injured eight in Murambi Sector, Karongi District on Sunday, January 5.

Lightning strike kills four, injures eight in Karongi

Monday, January 06, 2025

A view of Mpazi drainage in Nyabugogo. The City of Kigali has initiated the construction of culverts in flood-prone areas. Craish Bahizi

City of Kigali embarks on building culverts in flood-prone areas

Thursday, January 02, 2025

Rwanda launched the rehabilitation of five wetlands that will cost $27 million to be upgraded in Kigali

Inside nine multi-billion greening projects set to take shape in 2025

Thursday, January 02, 2025

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10 innovative ways to recycle waste in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Garment waste, also referred to as textile waste, includes discarded clothing and fabrics that are no longer usable. Craish Bahizi

Govt raises concerns over garment waste impact on environment

Monday, December 30, 2024

Some of the solar water heaters that are already in use in Rwanda.

Rwanda needs $60 million to boost uptake of solar water heaters

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Rotarians plant trees in Kigali.

Rwanda revises $11bn climate action plan

Friday, December 20, 2024

Fire fighters on duty as fire engulfed SIGMA Industries LTD in the Kigali Special Economic Zone i on November 26, 2021. File

Emergency Ministry sounds alarm on building insurance as fire incidents rise

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Residents clear mud and sand from Giciye River in Ngororero District after heavy rainfall. Photo: File.

Govt mulls new model to safeguard Giciye power plants from floods

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

A resident pictured looking on, on his neighboors roof which flew away due to heavy winds

Heavy rain destroys nearly 20 houses in Ngoma District

Friday, December 13, 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

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

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Aerial view of the newly restored Ibanda-Makera forest that was designated for beekeeping in Kirehe District. Ibanda-Makera is a 169-hectare natural gallery forest in Eastern Province, which has savanna trees, swamps, and large trees watered by the Makera stream. Courtesy

Restored Sanza, Ibanda-Makera forests to boost honey production

Sunday, December 08, 2024

At least 3,506 households located in disaster hotspots have been evacuated and given temporary accommodation.

Heavy rains: 3,500 households evacuated from risky areas

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Miners on duty in Kabacuzi in Muhanga District. According to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) , mining companies that pollute rivers could lose their licences. File

Mining firms risk losing licences over polluting rivers

Sunday, December 01, 2024

Panelists engage in a discussion during the Public Finance Management Coordination Forum in Kigali on November 27. Courtesy

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

Thursday, November 28, 2024

One of the bridges damaged by gullies and rivers which are overflown by floods originating from Volcanoes

Musanze: Major repair of bridges underway to curtail volcano floods

Thursday, November 28, 2024

COP29 President-designate Mukhtar Babayev during the just concluded UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, November 24

COP29: From finance to carbon markets; five key takeaways from global climate talks

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

On the sidelines of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations , Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (C) ,received a petition from almost three million people from around the world calling for an ambitious treaty.

Rwanda receives petition from 3 million people calling for end of plastic waste

Tuesday, November 26, 2024