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African Union General Assembly in Ethiopia.
Africa

AU roots for adoption of gene editing to boost food production

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Disaster response to communities in Vanuatu following dual Cyclones Kevin and Judy - Photo by NDMO

If we value human rights and the rule of law, then we must fight for climate justice

Friday, March 24, 2023
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. According to RAB at least 78,000 hectares of bean crop farms across the country were affected by dry spells during agricultural season A.
Environment

Region to face dry spells despite floods in some countries

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A water treatment plant at Nyabarongo river in Kigali. The 5th Population and Housing Census, 82.3% of private households in Rwanda have access to improved drinking water. Courtesy

The Global Water Crisis and Climate Change – from Disaster to Opportunity

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residential area in Mozambique last week. Internet
Environment

Over 3.5bn people vulnerable to climate hazards

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
2023 OurCrowd summit. Photo byTomer Foltyn
Technology

Innovations that work: What we can learn from Israel

Thursday, March 02, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks at the opening of the 18th National Dialogue Council, commonly known as 'Umushyikirano', in Kigali on Monday, February 27, 2023. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Agric output to double with Rwf31bn fertiliser subsidy – Ngirente

Monday, February 27, 2023
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. According to RAB at least 78,000 hectares of bean crop farms across the country were affected by dry spells during agricultural season A.

Something is missing in mitigating effects of drought, and it could be knowledge

Monday, February 27, 2023
Particiapants pose for a group photo during the workshop in Kigali.
Environment

Climate change could widen gender gaps - report

Monday, January 23, 2023
Kinshasa residents turn up to search for bodies of over 140 people who were killed by disasters in DR Congo capital city on December 14. Courtesy
Health

How eco system affects human health

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Delegates at the two-week-long United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) that ended on November 18. Courtesy photo.
Business

Weather data great way to invest compensation funds determined at COP27

Monday, November 28, 2022
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. According to the State of Soil Erosion Control in Rwanda May 2022, more than 745,000 hectares of agricultural land in Rwanda are potentially eroded every year

Identifying climate-smart pathways for Rwanda to achieve shared social and economic prosperity

Monday, November 14, 2022