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A view of of Nyabugogo Wetland
Environment

Wetlands restoration drive turns flood zones into eco parks

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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
Two artificial ponds under construction at Gikondo Wetland, the former Gikondo industrial park in Kigali. Upon completion, a total of 12 artificial ponds will be created across the five wetland sites — five in Kibumba, four in Gikondo, one in Rugenge-Rwintare, and two in Rwampara. Courtesy

THROUGH THE LENS: How once-degraded wetlands are turning into recreational city spaces

Tuesday, October 28, 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
The New Times
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park ranked among top 16 wetlands for visitor experience

Monday, July 28, 2025
Land is being restored using trenches in forests and progressive terraces to prevent soil erosion. The government is implementing projects to curb the annual loss of crops worth Rwf37 billion caused by soil erosion.
Environment

How will govt save Rwf37bn in crops lost to soil erosion?

Monday, July 21, 2025
The rehabilitation work is currently underway across four major wetlands, Kibumba (68 ha), Nyabugogo (131 ha), Rugenge-Rwintare (65 ha), and Gikondo (162 ha), with progress at approximately 56 percent. Courtesy
Environment

From ponds to playgrounds: What’s in store for Kigali’s revamped wetlands?

Monday, July 14, 2025
The New Times
Tourism

Top 10 hangouts in Kigali for holidaymakers

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Tourism Park. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park recorded over 76,000 visitors in 2024

Monday, June 30, 2025
A view of Nyabugogo river, is reported to be increasingly under threat from a range of pollution sources stemming from poor waste management practices
Environment

Scientists raise alarm over worsening pollution in Nyabugogo river

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Environment.
Environment

Rwanda to mobilise $500m for conservation efforts, says minister

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Juliet Kabera, DG of REMA speaking at the conference.
Environment

Biodiversity finance experts converge in Kigali to discuss $700bn funding gap

Saturday, June 28, 2025