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A new nature-based food and land use economy

Monday, January 20, 2020
Delegates follow a presentation during the 8th African Risk Capacity (ARC) Agency Conference of Parties in Kigali yesterday. / Emmanuel Kwizera

Pan-African insurer keen to strengthen disaster cover

Thursday, November 28, 2019
Forest harvesting in Gakenke District. Wood remains the most source of energy for cooking in Rwanda. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwf5bn project to promote clean cooking in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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International

Climate change: Impacts 'accelerating' as leaders gather for UN talks

Monday, September 23, 2019
Delegates follow Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana, the Minister of Agriculture as she addresses the conference in Kigali yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Africa off track to end food insecurity – experts warn

Monday, August 05, 2019
The New Times

Why disaster readiness is critical for Africa, and what the Commonwealth is doing about it

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
L-R: Eng. Colletta Ruhamya, director-general of Rwanda Environment Management Authority; Fatina Mukarubibi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment; and Stephen Rodriques, UNDP Resident Representative in Rwanda during the official launch of the Third National Communication report on climate change, in Kigali yesterday. The report, which was prepared by REMA under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, provides an inventory of greenhouse gases in the country and mitigation measures. It was unveiled during an event to mark the World Environment Day in Kigali. / Nadege Imbabazi
Rwanda

Agriculture contributes 70% of greenhouse gas emissions in Rwanda – report

Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank President, said that Africa must be more active in finding solutions to climate change challenges. / Courtesy.
Business

AfDB calls for increased focus on building climate change resilience

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
The New Times

Setting the record straight about African migration

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The New Times

UN Report: Need for drastic action as species face extinction

Monday, May 13, 2019
The World Bank Commodity Outlook report shows that crude oil is expected to average at USD 66 a barrel in 2019 and USD 65 a barrel in 2020, lower than the October projections. Net photo.
Business

World Bank downplays projections for oil price hikes

Monday, April 29, 2019
The New Times

Why it’s our moral duty to protect the environment

Monday, February 25, 2019