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Government officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service on October 27. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Explainer: Rwanda’s journey to restore two million hectares of degraded land

Rwanda's delegation is attending the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16), which runs from October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali,

Thursday, October 31, 2024

A view of the artist's impression of the Nyabugogo wetland, which is set to be revamped. The report shows that the hides and skin processing operate without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) having been carried out.

Hides and skins tanning firm polluting Nyabugogo wetland – report

An illegal hides and skin tanning unit was found polluting Nyabugogo wetland – one of the five wetlands undergoing rehabilitation – in the City of Kigali, according to a new report by Rwanda

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

A new house constructed for a family in Mushubati Sector, Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Govt secures over $26 million to build houses for disaster-affected families

The Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) has secured over $26 million (approximately over Rwf 33 billion) in form of a loan and grant from the World Bank to support building homes for

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Mountain gorillas from Susa group in the Volcanoes National Park. Sam Ngendahimana

What you need to know about new changes in Rwanda’s national parks

A number of changes were announced in a newly gazetted ministerial order relating to Akagera, Nyungwe, Volcanoes and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks. Published on October 25, the order determines the

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Barshave been urged by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) to adhere to noise pollution regulations. Craish Bahizi

Noise Pollution: Eight things Kigali bars can do to comply with regulations

Scientists discover lesser mealworm's potential to combat plastic waste

Scientists discover lesser mealworm's potential to combat plastic waste

A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Courtesy

Seven things about the project designed to build resilience to flooding in Kigali

A flooded Nyabugogo marshland in Kigali. Rwanda will use the funds to restore the lower Nyabarongo River watershed to reduce flood risk, landslides, and soil erosion. Sam Ngendahimana

New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River

Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park in Musanze District. According to a new ministerial order, Buhanga forest is now part of Volcanoes National Park, Ngendahimana

Buhanga forest now part of Volcanoes National Park

Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.

Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests

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Rwanda unveils African Medicines Agency headquarters

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China’s high-standard opening-up: New opportunities for global growth

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Marburg: Rwanda breaks off human contact with cave-dwelling bats

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2025 Afrobasket qualifiers: National basketball team enters training camp

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CHAN 2025: Spittler impressed with Amavubi’s continuous improvement

The Ministerial Order relating to a nature reserve of a person – which can also be called a private nature reserve – was gazetted on October 25. File

Eight things to know about owning a private nature reserve

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. Courtesy

Govt pledges support to disaster hit communities in Kirehe

Monday, October 28, 2024

A music band entertains the clients at Kisimenti based bar. During a noise pollution inspection in Kigali, on October 26, five bars were found to be in violation of ministerial instructions on noise pollution. Craish

Noise pollution: Kigali bars warned of over non-compliance

Monday, October 28, 2024

You can now legally own a nature reserve in Rwanda. Here are the requirements

Monday, October 28, 2024

Some of houses affected by winds in Kirehe District. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Kirehe: Heavy winds, rains devastate Mpanga sector

Monday, October 28, 2024

L-R: Governor of Western Province Lambert Dushimimana, UN Resident Coordinator Ozonnia Ojielo and Rubavu District Mayor Prosper Mulindwa took part in the community work on Saturday, October 26, in Rugerero Sector. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Rubavu: Minister Murasira urges soil erosion control measures to prevent floods

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Students tour Busaga forest in Rongi Sector of Muhanga District. File

Officials explain issues slowing privatisation of state forests

Sunday, October 27, 2024

RPPA Director General Joyeuse Uwingeneye speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy

New public procurement policy focuses on efficiency, environmental protection – officials

Saturday, October 26, 2024

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