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Rugezi wetland in Burera District has registered an increase in grey-crowned crane population following its restoration. Courtesy

Rugezi wetland: Crane habitat under threat from grass-cutting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Food Waste Index Report 2024 by the UN Environment Programme has indicated that, on average, each person wastes 79 kilogrammes of food annually. Internet

Each person wastes 79 kilogrammes of food annually – UN report

Friday, April 05, 2024

Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest economy in the East African Community. File

Why global coalition is lobbying Rwanda to endorse ‘end of fossil fuels’ call

Thursday, March 28, 2024

A forest that is harvested in Ruli Sector in Gakenke District. Parliament, on March 25, passed a bill governing forests and trees that prohibits Rwandans from cutting immature trees. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Parliament passes bill prohibiting harvest of immature trees

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The new bill is prohibiting the harvesting of ‘immature trees’, and obliging residents to always seek permits to be allowed to cut mature trees. Sam Ngendahimana

Parliament to deliberate on ‘tough’ forest bill

Monday, March 25, 2024

Two Lake Kivu islands, Shyute and Kamiko that were once deforested and degraded will soon be restored with 156,000 different tree species

Lake Kivu: Two islands to undergo forest restoration

Monday, March 25, 2024

Different parts of the country, from March 11 to March 20, experienced average maximum temperature ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees.

Meteo Rwanda explains temperature spike, assures 10-day normal levels

Friday, March 22, 2024

One of landslide incidents that took place in Karongi in February. The heightened surveillance follows three significant landslides that occurred in Kamonyi, Karongi, and Rusizi Districts in February .Courtesy

Govt says 'closely monitoring mysterious landslides' in three districts

Thursday, March 21, 2024

When the weather is too hot, there are health risks. Courtesy

How to cope with rising temperatures

Thursday, March 21, 2024

The world is facing heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year

Report warns of ‘likely’ heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

A beans plantation hit by the sun as the country experienced average maximum temperature ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Courtesy

Parts of Rwanda face above-average temperature

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Minister Gasore speaks to journalists on Thursday, March 14 in Rubavu.

Infrastructure: Govt on track to curb floods in secondary cities

Friday, March 15, 2024

Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers remarks during the the Commonwealth Day event at Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-tourism Park. Courtesy

Commonwealth Day 2024: Rwanda pledges continuous ecological resilience, youth involvement

Monday, March 11, 2024

Rugezi wetland in Burera District has registered an increase in grey-crowned crane population following its restoration. Courtesy

Rugezi wetland records surge in grey-crowned crane population

Monday, March 11, 2024

Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente meets with Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, in Kigali on Thursday, March 7. Courtesy

PM Ngirente meets with Green Climate Fund boss to enhance collaboration

Friday, March 08, 2024

Some of the impounded single use plastics from different shops in Kigali in 2022 as Rwanda continues to fight against plastic pollution. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana

Single-use plastics: Environmentalists seek solutions for imported goods

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Miners at Rulindo based mining site. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A look at ecological potential of Rwanda’s mining industry

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

The aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. Members of Parliament have raised concerns that buffer zones around six industrial parks are not respected. File

6 industrial parks under scrutiny for pollution

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente delivers his remarks in the High Level Segment of Heads of State and Government of the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly taking place in Nairobi, Kenya

PM Ngirente calls for global action to reduce plastic production

Thursday, February 29, 2024

The government has launched a $300 million (Rwf382 billion) relief project that aims to deploy various measures to mitigate flooding along the Mukungwa River. Photo: Courtesy

Govt launches Rwf382b project to combat Mukungwa river flooding

Monday, February 26, 2024