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A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. According to the State of Soil Erosion Control in Rwanda May 2022, more than 745,000 hectares of agricultural land in Rwanda are potentially eroded every year.Courtesy

How soil erosion is posing a threat on food security

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Farmers try to salvage some of their rice produce washed away by floods in Nyagatare District in 2019. According to the report, more than 745,000 hectares of agricultural land is potentially eroded every year.

Rwanda loses over Rwf800bn annually due to soil erosion –new report

Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Jean de Dieu Kwizera, a beekeeper in Gasabo District. Beekeepers reckon that one of the ways to increase honey production is producing eco-friendly pesticides.

Beekeepers weigh in on how to boost honey production

Monday, August 08, 2022
Workers pack fertiliser at a compost site in Musanze District. Photo: Courtesy.

How three local entrepreneurs struck gold in garbage dumps

Monday, August 08, 2022
A landscape view of former Gikondo industrial park after demolishing properties to conserve wetlands in Kigali in 2020. Under the Kigali City Wetland Master Plan, 3,888 hectares are reserved for conservation. According to the new study, the city has about 37 interconnected wetlands with a total area of about 9,160 hectares.

Study: Kigali City wetlands could generate over $155m annually

Monday, August 08, 2022
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Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya lauded for its green ethos

Friday, August 05, 2022
Hippos in Akagera National Park. Ten African countries have proposed that hippopotamus be given the highest protection. Photo: Courtesy.

African countries want hippos listed as endangered species

Thursday, August 04, 2022
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Why varsity student’s business was nominated for $100,000 global award

Monday, August 01, 2022
A segment of Nyungwe forest that was affected by wildfire last week. The fire destroyed at least 21 hectares of Nyungwe Forest in Bweyeye sector, Rusizi district.
Rwanda

Four arrested over Nyungwe fire

Monday, August 01, 2022
Workshop to galvanize voice and action of young people July 2022. / Photo by We Do GREEN
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World Conservation Day: Call for an active role of Rwanda’s youth in nature preservation and fighting against environmental degradation

Thursday, July 28, 2022
Students tour Busaga forest in Rongi Sector of Muhanga District. The forest once occupied 300 hectares of land but has been reduced to less than 150 hectares due to agriculture, wood exploitation and settlement. As Rwanda observes the World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, the country has committed to restore two million hectares of degraded and deforested landscapes by 2030. File

Govt banks on private operators to increase forestry sector revenues

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Rigobert Uwiduhayeu2019s art pieces. With with five childhood friends, they opened u201cAgati Libraryu201d located in Musanze. Photos/Courtesy

How artist uses skill to raise nature conservation awareness

Wednesday, July 27, 2022