Environment

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
ENVIRONMENT
Most Read
Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Courtesy
Environment
Climate shocks impede SDGs progress as Rwanda records 10,000 disasters in 8 years
Aerial view of the newly restored Ibanda-Makera forest that was designated for beekeeping in Kirehe District. Ibanda-Makera is a 169-hectare natural gallery forest in Eastern Province, which has savanna trees, swamps, and large trees watered by the Makera stream. Courtesy
Environment
Restored Sanza, Ibanda-Makera forests to boost honey production
 
At least 3,506 households located in disaster hotspots have been evacuated and given temporary accommodation.
Environment
Heavy rains: 3,500 households evacuated from risky areas
Miners on duty in Kabacuzi in Muhanga District. According to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) , mining companies that pollute rivers could lose their licences. File
Environment
Mining firms risk losing licences over polluting rivers
 
Panelists engage in a discussion during the Public Finance Management Coordination Forum in Kigali on November 27. Courtesy
Environment
Strong climate policies, slow implementation; what are the solutions?
One of the bridges damaged by gullies and rivers which are overflown by floods originating from Volcanoes
Environment
Musanze: Major repair of bridges underway to curtail volcano floods
Latest
32 m
IN PICTURES: Kigali streets and public spaces sparkle with festive lights
1 h
Christmas Eve in pictures: Thousands of travellers flock to Kigali Pele Stadium
2 h
Kalimpinya cancels racing in Uganda amid health concerns  
2 h
Christians in Rwanda mark Christmas Day
2 h
The season for reflection: Giving Africa a fair chance
 
COP29 President-designate Mukhtar Babayev during the just concluded UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, November 24
COP29: From finance to carbon markets; five key takeaways from global climate talks
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
On the sidelines of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations , Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (C) ,received a petition from almost three million people from around the world calling for an ambitious treaty.
Rwanda receives petition from 3 million people calling for end of plastic waste
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Claver Ntoyinkima, a ranger at Nyungwe National Park is expecting the prestigious Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award at the Tusk Conservation Awards in London, United Kingdom, on November 27. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
A ranger’s journey to global recognition in wildlife conservation
Monday, November 25, 2024
Delegates during the discussions at the United Nations climate summit (COP29) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Courtesy
COP29 falls short of $1.3tn climate finance demanded by developing countries
Sunday, November 24, 2024
The great blue turaco in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Photo by Joan Mbabazi
PHOTOS: A weekend of birding and tranquil beauty in Nyungwe National Park
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund, speaks during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 14, 2024.Photo Courtesy
Inside Rwanda's plan to fix $6bn climate finance gap
Friday, November 15, 2024
Faustin Munyazikwiye, Rwanda's lead negotiator in the UN Climate talks at COP29
Are countries on track with their national climate goals?
Friday, November 15, 2024
Load More