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Residents at a temporary accommodation site for people who were affected by disasters on May 3 in Rubavu District. The disasters killed 135 and over 6000 houses were destroyed countrywide.
Environment

Landslides: Govt to close over 90 temporary accommodation sites

Wednesday, June 07, 2023
People representing entities that were awarded for their efforts to address plastic pollution through plastic waste management pose for a photo with Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya (C), and the Director General, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Juliet Kabera, on June 5, 2023, in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

PHOTOS: Inside Rwanda’s revised green growth blueprint

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
During the environment week, REMA conducted inspections in different areas to fine the businesses that are still using single use plastics
Environment

World Environment Day: Rwanda vows to end single-use plastics

Sunday, June 04, 2023
Jonathan Nzayikorera, Executive Director for the Eastern Africa Constituency, African Development Bank. Courtesy
Environment

AfDB official on status of green bond for climate finance

Friday, June 02, 2023
One of over 6000 houses damaged by the disasters in May. A quick assessment that followed the disaster which claimed 135 lives found that Rwf130billion was required to restore the damage.
Environment

Disaster recovery cost rises to Rwf300bn as assessment proceeds

Thursday, June 01, 2023
Classrooms that were damaged by strong winds at Groupe Scolaire Kibuye in Karongi District on March 9. Courtesy
Environment

Six districts could face strong wind this month

Thursday, June 01, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residential area on May 3. Rwanda secures $98 million, through the initiative that aims at helping address longer-term structural challenges such as climate change. Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rwanda secures $98 million from IMF’s climate finance

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by landslides and floods on May 2- 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf700m raised for victims of floods, landslides

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente arrived in Sharm-El Sheikh, Egypt where he is set to attend the annual African Development Bank meetings on Monday, May 22. Courtesy
Environment

PM Ngirente attends AFDB’s meet on climate financing

Monday, May 22, 2023
Minister Bizimana flanked by other officials during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated museum in Karongi District on Thursday, May 18. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Environment

PHOTOS: Karongi: New exhibition inaugurated at Museum of Environment

Friday, May 19, 2023
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Environment

Kalibata appointed to COP28 president’s advisory committee on climate change

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater diving in the rain, Nyarutarama.
Environment

Getting to know Rwanda’s birds – The bee-eaters

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
One of the houses that was destroyed by heavy rains and landslides on May 2-3. 131 people were killed and over 5000 houses destroyed by the landslides. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Disasters: Analysis of last 7 years shows alarming figures

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Nature or capitalism? Women climate justice activists have called out false solutions imposed on Africans by international institutions and multinationals on the pretext of helping communities adapt to extreme weather patterns.
Environment

Women activists warn against 'false climate solutions' for Africa

Monday, May 08, 2023
The New Times
Environment

Rwf130bn needed to rebuild disaster-hit infrastructure

Saturday, May 06, 2023
Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Western Rwanda: Some roads reopen after floods, landslides

Friday, May 05, 2023
The New Times
Environment

IN PICTURES: Mammoth relief effort underway as Rwanda responds to deadly floods, landslides

Friday, May 05, 2023
Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Flood disaster: Dire situation as over 20 health facilities damaged

Friday, May 05, 2023
Search-and-rescue operations following the flood and landslide disasters in western, northern, and southern provinces. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

Flood disaster: Local communities rally to rescue victims

Friday, May 05, 2023
The New Times
Environment

Wrath of Mother Nature: Survivors share their ordeal

Thursday, May 04, 2023