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A view of Rugezi Wetland, which covers 6,735 hectares across Burera and Gicumbi districts. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

Plans to turn Rugezi Wetland into national park gain momentum

Monday, September 21, 2026
Cranes in Rugezi wetland in Burera District.
Editorial

Protecting wildlife is an investment in the future

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy
Environment

Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to nearly 1,500 – survey

Monday, August 17, 2026
Continued conservation awareness is helping prevent the destruction of Rugezi Marsh and protect its fragile ecosystem. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

REMA warns of wildfires in Rugezi Marshland as dry spell persists

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Conservation officials take part in an exercise of identifying native trees that require special protection. Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda’s native legacy trees to be protected under new rules

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Rwandan delegation presented the country's enhanced Climate Action Plan at the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda turns to innovative financing to sustain biodiversity and resilience

Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, and the Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board, Raymond Murenzii unveil the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

What to know about Rwanda's new Rwf400bn plan to curb biodiversity loss

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Community rangers during patrol around Rugezi Marsh . The 2025 edition brought together more than 170 ranger teams from 24 countries in a campaign of endurance, teamwork, and solidarity. Courtesy
Environment

Rwandan marsh rangers shine in continental challenge

Friday, September 26, 2025
A flock of Grey Crowned Cranes at Akagera National Park
Environment

East Africa unites to protect endangered grey crowned cranes

Saturday, June 28, 2025
International Crane Foundation officially launched its Rwanda office in Kigali on Thursday, May 15.Photos by Craish Bahizi

International Crane Foundation opens Rwanda office

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Rugezi Marsh, Northern Province, Rwanda - November 2023: Dr. Olivier Nsengimana during the Rugezi Biodiversity Survey. Photo by James Rooney/National Geographic.
Environment

Rwandan vet wins Rwf190m award for protecting grey crowned cranes

Friday, May 02, 2025
Residents of Burera District receive cookstoves as part of a programme meant to reduce their reliance on firewood from Rugezi wetland. Courtesy
Rwanda

Burera looks to cookstoves as firewood collection threatens Rugezi wetland

Tuesday, November 19, 2024