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Debris of some of houses that were destroyed by disasters, on May 3 in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District. Heavy-rains-induced disasters killed 135 people on the night of May 2 and May 3, among other damages, according to data from the Ministry of Emergency Management. File
Environment

Rwanda steps up measures to curb disaster tragedy

Saturday, July 01, 2023
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Environment

Which is longer, River Nile or River Amazon?

Friday, June 30, 2023
One of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by disasters in May. Rwanda plans to spend Rwf215 billion for disaster recovery. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rwanda to spend over Rwf200 billion on disaster recovery

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Workers sort some e-waste at National E-Waste Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. Rwanda’s total mercury releases into air, water, oil, by-products, and impurities, land and general waste stood at 19,558.85 kilogrammes. File
Environment

Report identifies gaps in curbing adverse effects of mercury pollution

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Yamina Karitanyi, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board and Martin Kraft, GIZ Country Director exchange documents during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Monday, June 26. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda secures over Rwf5 billion to minimize environmental impact of mining

Monday, June 26, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residentials area after the torrential rains that damaged 11 houses in Musanze District on Friday, June 23. Photo: RBA
Environment

Lightning strike kills 15-year-old as torrential rain batters Musanze

Saturday, June 24, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing €300 million for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22.
Environment

Plan to mobilise €300m for Rwanda’s climate resilience unveiled at Paris summit

Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Environment

Rwanda to take part in Paris summit on global green financing

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
An elderly man struggles to squeeze some juice from a wild fruit in Turkana County, Kenya in this March 2023 photo. Effects of climate change receive little coverage in African newsrooms leading to limited knowledge which affects mitigation activities. Photos: Njenga Hakeenah.
Environment

African experts critical to addressing continent’s climate challenges

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residential area on May 3.Rwanda is amongcountries that will benefit from $7 million in funding to finance a regional initiative to boost hydro-meteorological and early warning services. Germain N
Environment

Rwanda to benefit from $7m funding for regional early warning system

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Residents at a temporary accommodation site for people who were affected by disasters on May 3 in Rubavu District. The disasters killed 135 and over 6000 houses were destroyed countrywide.
Environment

Landslides: Govt to close over 90 temporary accommodation sites

Wednesday, June 07, 2023
People representing entities that were awarded for their efforts to address plastic pollution through plastic waste management pose for a photo with Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya (C), and the Director General, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Juliet Kabera, on June 5, 2023, in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

PHOTOS: Inside Rwanda’s revised green growth blueprint

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
During the environment week, REMA conducted inspections in different areas to fine the businesses that are still using single use plastics
Environment

World Environment Day: Rwanda vows to end single-use plastics

Sunday, June 04, 2023
Jonathan Nzayikorera, Executive Director for the Eastern Africa Constituency, African Development Bank. Courtesy
Environment

AfDB official on status of green bond for climate finance

Friday, June 02, 2023
One of over 6000 houses damaged by the disasters in May. A quick assessment that followed the disaster which claimed 135 lives found that Rwf130billion was required to restore the damage.
Environment

Disaster recovery cost rises to Rwf300bn as assessment proceeds

Thursday, June 01, 2023
Classrooms that were damaged by strong winds at Groupe Scolaire Kibuye in Karongi District on March 9. Courtesy
Environment

Six districts could face strong wind this month

Thursday, June 01, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residential area on May 3. Rwanda secures $98 million, through the initiative that aims at helping address longer-term structural challenges such as climate change. Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rwanda secures $98 million from IMF’s climate finance

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by landslides and floods on May 2- 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf700m raised for victims of floods, landslides

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente arrived in Sharm-El Sheikh, Egypt where he is set to attend the annual African Development Bank meetings on Monday, May 22. Courtesy
Environment

PM Ngirente attends AFDB’s meet on climate financing

Monday, May 22, 2023
Minister Bizimana flanked by other officials during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated museum in Karongi District on Thursday, May 18. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Environment

PHOTOS: Karongi: New exhibition inaugurated at Museum of Environment

Friday, May 19, 2023