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14,000 trees planted in Gasabo
In an effort to save Nyandungu wetland, over 14,000 trees have been planted in Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District ahead of the World Environment Day to be hosted in the country. Addressing various government officials, international guests and over 3,000 students from King David and Ndera secondary schools, Environment Minister, Stanislas Kamanzi thanked them for being involved in the exercise that was organised by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) and his ministry.
(L-R)Environment Minister, Stanislas Kamanzi, Cheik Sidi Diara, UN Under Secretary General Special Advisor for Africa and UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner, after planting the trees yesterday (Photo F. Goodman)