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A group of Kigali residents hikes a mountain in Rulindo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
Women working at the microfactory in the Gishwati-Mukura National Park neighborhood. Courtesy Photo
Environment

Gishwati-Mukura’s restoration boosts wildlife, uplifts nearby communities

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Bboxx Rwanda is proud to support the national clean cooking agenda by leading a large program to distribute 50,000 affordable LPG cylinders over the next 18 months.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE : Government of Rwanda, Bboxx team up to deliver 50,000 affordable LPG kits in major clean cooking push

Monday, November 03, 2025
Concorde Nsengumuremyi, Director General of the Rwanda Forestry Authority, speaks during the National Agroforestry conference in Kigali in 2024. Courtesy
Environment

Govt moves to terminate contract after private firm quits state forest deal

Friday, October 31, 2025
Farmers transport pineapples to the market in Ngoma District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

New push to expand access to finance for Rwandan farmers

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins residents of Karongi District for a tree-planting activity during Umuganda monthly community work on Saturday, October 25.
Environment

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins Karongi residents in planting over 5,000 trees

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Visitors tour the revamped Nyandungu eco-tourism Park in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

What to expect as Nyandungu Eco-Park expands in second phase

Friday, October 24, 2025
Rwanda Polytechnic students during a course on the installation of a solar panel. The government is set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% in 2035 as a new target. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda revises greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to 53%

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The New Times

Tshisekedi delivers comedic gold in Brussels speech

Monday, October 13, 2025
Students hold seedlings during a tree planting exercise at Groupe Scolaire Musenyi in Gatsibo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda joins regional initiative to integrate climate action into education

Tuesday, October 07, 2025