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Deforestation in Africa’s montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone

Deforestation driving up Africa’s temperatures, study shows

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Road users wade through a flooded street after heavy rains in Kigali on January 28, 2020. Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate talks at the upcoming COP29, which will take place in Azerbaijan in November. File

What Rwanda expects from COP29 in Azerbaijan

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Experts during a panel discussion during the celebration the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy

Rwandans urged to double efforts in combating rising air pollution

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

CMJA President Chief Justice Lynne Leitch addresses delegates during the official opening of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association (CMJA) conference on Monday, September 9. Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Independent judges crucial in delivering environmental justice, experts say

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Kagame delivers his remarks at the official opening of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association conference on Monday, September 9. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Environmental justice key to a sustainable future – Kagame

Monday, September 09, 2024

A segment of a residential hotspot identified as a high risk zone in Gatsata. These hotspots include Gatsata, Jabana, Nduba, Kimisagara, Nyakabanda, Kigali, and Mageragere sectors, as well as areas near wetlands. File

City of Kigali names disaster hotspots as rainy season starts

Sunday, September 08, 2024

A view of 11 classrooms that were destroyed by by strong winds at Groupe Scolaire Migongo in Nyarutunga Cell, Nyarubuye Sector, Kirehe District on September 7. Iron sheets were blown off, windows shattered, and debris littered the school grounds. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Kirehe: Heavy storms wreak havoc on Groupe Scolaire Migongo

Saturday, September 07, 2024

A panel discussion during the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Thursday, September 5. Courtesy

Africa Food Systems forum raises alarm over land degradation

Friday, September 06, 2024

Officials during the launch of African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan in Kigali on September 3. Courtesy

$12m needed annually to save endangered African vegetables

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

A segment of Nyungwe National Park that was burned in 2020. The Government is pursuing $10.5 million in funding to restore degraded ecosystems in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor. File

Rwanda seeks $10 million to restore Nyungwe-Ruhango corridor

Tuesday, September 03, 2024

Some impounded single-use plastics that were collected from different shops in Kigali. File

Over 2,000 tonnes of plastics collected for recycling

Monday, September 02, 2024

Taxi-moto rider with a client in Kigali. Ampersand has secured new equity investment from AHL Venture Capital and Everstrong Capital. File

Local start-up Ampersand secures $21.5m in equity investment

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of “intense and frequent lightning strikes,” especially at the beginning of the forthcoming rainy season

Meteorology agency warns of intense lightning strikes as rainy season starts

Saturday, August 24, 2024

A view of Lake Kivu in Rutsiro District/ Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

REMA reassures public over Lake Kivu methane gas safety

Friday, August 23, 2024

A flood retention dam with a capacity to retain two million cubic metres of flood water along River Sebeya in Rubavu District.

Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 bn budget for climate change adaptation

Monday, August 19, 2024

Workers remove asbestos on one of buildings of the University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy

How is removed asbestos safely disposed off?

Monday, August 12, 2024

One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Courtesy

New project seeks to plant 9 million trees in five years

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Rwanda Defence Force officer and residents during a tree planting exercise on the banks of Sebeya river in the Congo-Nile Divide region in Rubavu District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda secures $39m to restore Congo-Nile Divide

Thursday, August 08, 2024

One of the electric taxi vans that transport passengers in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

E-mobility investors welcome extended tax exemption on EVs

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda extends import tax exemption for electric vehicles

Tuesday, August 06, 2024