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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
Some housing units at Riverside estate in Kigali. Rwanda's affordable housing policy determines that an affordable house should not exceed Rwf40–50 million, with payment spread over 15 to 20 years, on a mortgage.
Housing

A three-pronged plan to scale up affordable housing

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A view of completed residential houses under the Bwiza Riverside Homes Project in Kigali City. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Housing

Why Kigali got global award for green affordable housing

Saturday, November 01, 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
Mugabukomeye says Rwanda has been a trailblazer when it comes to conservation, not just for Mountain Gorillas but for all wildlife in general.
Tourism

Conservationist Mugabukomeye on three decades of protecting Rwanda’s mountain gorillas

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Mountain gorillas from Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana

World Gorilla Day 2025: Wild Africa applauds Rwanda’s blueprint gorilla conservation model

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Nkuringo Artisan Women, one of the groups supported by IGCP through trainings.
Featured

IGCP at 30+: Three decades of saving gorillas, supporting communities, and protecting forests

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Nyandungu Ecotourism Park is set for a major upgrade, with plans to extend its cycling and walking trails from the current 10 kilometres to 15 kilometres. Courtesy
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park to expand cycling trails

Monday, September 22, 2025
Some mountain gorillas from Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

The habitat of our gorillas can be expanded without affecting our communities, but we need a good plan

Monday, September 08, 2025
A nursery of native trees (Umusave) that will be planted in Bugesera District.
Environment

Why Rwanda is prioritising native tree species planting

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima, who is visually impaired, named a baby gorilla during the Kwita Izina ceremony in Musanze District on Friday, September 5. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism

Gorilla namer with visual impairment: Disability cannot limit our dreams

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and the namers pose for a family photo at Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District, on Friday, September 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Stories behind this year’s gorilla names

Friday, September 05, 2025