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Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, the Minister for Environment speaks about effort to end plastic pollution, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Courtesy
Environment

Minister Mujawamariya rallies global leaders to end plastic waste

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Rwanda .The Governments of Rwanda and Norway have launched the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. File (2)
Environment

2022: When Rwanda led global efforts to end plastic waste

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Amb. Valentine Rugwabiza poses with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as she concluded her tour of duty as Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, February 23. Amb. Rugwabiza is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. Photos: Courtesy.
Women

Women’s power, working rights skyrocketed in 2022

Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Stranded residents watch how floods destroyed a bridge in Gakenke District in 2020. / Photo: File

Tackling triple planetary crisis of our time; a shift from single-minded focus on climate change

Monday, December 12, 2022
The New Times
Featured

Rwanda makes case for ‘global fund' to help end plastic pollution

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Workers sort different electronic items at the National E-waste and Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. Photos: Courtesy.

World Circular Economy Forum to spur transition to circular solutions in Africa

Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Single use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Photo/ Craish Bahizi.
Business

Businesses call for smooth transition to end plastic pollution

Monday, November 28, 2022
The New Times

Male fertility in decline, but science suggests men not necessary to make future babies

Sunday, November 27, 2022
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya disposing plastic waste in a dustbin during the launch of a project to manage single use plastics on November 23, 2022. Courtesy
Environment

Over 6,000 tonnes of single-use plastic waste need recycling annually

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
A view of ‘Sebeya’ river that flows into Lake Kivu near Serena Hotel in Rubavu District. Sebeya remains the leading river that still brings more waste in the lake, that cause water pollution. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

REMA warns of water pollution in Lake Kivu

Friday, November 18, 2022
(L-R) Christian Irakoze, Christelle Kwizera, Leandre Berwa, Grace Ineza and Ghislain Irakoze are Rwandans who showcase greenpreneur solutions at COP27. Courtesy
Environment

Five Rwandans showcase greenpreneur solutions at COP27

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Delegates from different African countries pose for a photo at the closing of the fifth edition of Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali on Saturday, October 15. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

African youth call for climate financing ahead of COP27

Saturday, October 15, 2022