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Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya addresses delegates on a long-standing demand from the global south at the COP25 in Dubai on Saturday, December 9. Courtesy
Environment

COP28: Rwanda advocates for grants over loans in climate disaster relief fund

Sunday, December 10, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya speaks at a panel discussion at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Environment

Highlights from the first week of COP28 negotiations

Saturday, December 09, 2023
Narcisse Mupenzi (Nyamasheke)
Rwanda

Six districts get new mayors

Friday, December 08, 2023
Prosper Mulindwa who was elected new Mayor of Rubavu on Thursday, December 7. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

Prosper Mulindwa elected new Rubavu Mayor

Thursday, December 07, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya speaks during a session in Dubai.Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) aims to “enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Environment

COP28: Climate experts question slow progress in adaptation talks

Thursday, December 07, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya during a presentation in a session during the ongoing 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Women bear the brunt of climate change in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Ignite Power co-founder Angela Homsi (6th from left) in a group photo with other winners of the 15th Zayed Sustainability Prize, and UAE leaders, in Dubai, on December 2, 2023. COURTESY
Energy

Rwandan firm wins $1m award for solar energy solutions

Monday, December 04, 2023
PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Environment

Rwanda among beneficiaries as COP28 adopts disaster fund

Friday, December 01, 2023
The New Times

Lessening the blow of climate-related loss and damage

Thursday, November 30, 2023
MONUSCO in DR Congo

Few will miss MONUSCO, Tshisekedi among them despite ordering them out

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The New Times

Reflections on violence against women and girls

Monday, November 27, 2023