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One of houses that were damaged by a strong wind in Gasabo District on Wednesday, October 5. The report on disasters shows that at least 150 people have lost their lives due to disasters while 301 were injured. / Courtesy
Environment

Report: Weather-related disasters have claimed 150 lives in 2022

Thursday, October 06, 2022
Pedestrians wade through a flooded street in Kigali. The new report shows that Rwanda is vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. / Photo: File
Environment

Climate change could erode 7% of Rwanda’s GDP by 2050 – report

Monday, October 03, 2022
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Environment

Strong winds destroy over 200 houses in Kirehe

Monday, September 26, 2022
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Environment

US ratifies Kigali Amendment to phase out climate super-pollutants

Thursday, September 22, 2022
A view of the former Gikondo industrial park, in Kigali, which is set to be revamped . According to officials, more than 470 hectares will be used for recreational business. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Environment

500ha Kigali wetlands set aside for recreational business

Monday, September 19, 2022
Classrooms that were damaged by disasters at G.S Kibuye in Karongi on March 9, 2022. Meteo has warned of strong winds predicted to gust across most parts of the country between September 11 and 20. / File
Environment

Meteo Rwanda warns of strong winds in 23 districts

Monday, September 12, 2022
A segment of a forest that was reported to be harvested prematurely in Gakenke District. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Environment

Construction activities may erode Rwanda’s gains in forestry – watchdog

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
A view of a polluted Mpazi drainage before the activities to upgrade the channel in 2019. RIB has launched operation to arrest environmental polluters suspects. / Craish Bahizi
Environment

RIB launches operation to arrest environmental polluters

Monday, August 29, 2022
Faustin Munyazikwiye, Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority, speaks about Rwanda’s step on Carbon market in a news briefing on August 19. / Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Rwanda set to debut on global carbon market

Monday, August 29, 2022
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Environment

Many parts of Rwanda to get minimal rains – weatherman

Friday, August 26, 2022
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Rwanda last month.The Governments of Rwanda and Norway have launched the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. File.
Environment

Rwanda, Norway launch coalition to end plastic pollution by 2040

Monday, August 22, 2022
Workers removing sands in Mpazi drainage at Nyabugogo before upgrading the channel to avoid floods and water pollution in Nyabugogo river in Kigali. / Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Rwanda's top polluters named

Thursday, August 18, 2022