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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
The New Times
Africa

Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya lauded for its green ethos

Friday, August 05, 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
Rwanda National Police officers inspect air pollution to vehicles at Rwamagana .Rwanda has 221,000 registered vehicles consisting of 52 percent of motorcycles and 38 percent passenger vehicles, of which at least 30,000 are in Kigali.

80 percent of vehicles emit greenhouse gas, causing climate change - REMA

Thursday, June 02, 2022
Mountain gorillas at Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda has achieved success in protecting and increasing the endangered mountain gorilla population and conserving its habitat.
Featured

FEATURED: Five ways Rwanda is investing in ecotourism and conservation

Sunday, May 15, 2022
The New Times

Protecting East Africa’s natural capital: The cost of inaction

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Rwanda mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in the north of Rwanda .Ministry of Environment we are designing a $38 million (Rwf38.4 billion) project that could promote conservation . / Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwf38bn to support communities around Rwanda’s national parks

Friday, January 07, 2022
A view of Rugenge wetland located in Kicukiro sector of Kicukiro District . /Courtesy
Rwanda

Experts: Rugenge wetland, Kagina River need urgent rehabilitation

Thursday, December 16, 2021
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana and the Ambassador of Sweden in Rwanda, Johanna Teague sign the MoU in Kigali on December 8. / Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Rwf8.9 billion to be injected in greening the Eastern Province

Wednesday, December 08, 2021
The New Times

EDITORIAL: Local communities’ inclusion in conservation is a timely intervention

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
A view of Busaga natural forest in Muhanga District which is among the leading protected areas. / Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Govt to engage local communities in management of small natural forests

Monday, November 29, 2021
The New Times

Rwanda needs $1.37bn to reduce charcoal use by half

Friday, November 19, 2021