Soil-Erosion

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "Soil-Erosion" (753 articles)
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment

Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Etienne Saada, Managing Director of Bralirwa, says the company's commitment to restoring watersheds and nature through close collaboration with key stakeholders during an event on November 9. Photo courtesy
Featured

Bralirwa plants 5000 trees along Sebeya riverbanks

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
MuLaKiLa Project team is gearing up for an even more impactful second year with the launch of its annual tree planting campaign in Ngororero District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: MuLaKiLa Project launches year two with community tree planting for lasting climate, biodiversity, social impact

Friday, November 08, 2024
Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Blessed Alliance Sangwa a youth from Nyamagabe District shared her experiences growing up in a disaster-prone area
Environment

Children advocate for climate action, inclusion ahead of COP29

Monday, November 04, 2024
The grants were provided under the Rwanda Subnational Adaptation Fund EDA Project. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Govt offers $5m in grants for climate resilience projects

Monday, November 04, 2024
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.
Environment

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

Thursday, October 31, 2024
A new house constructed for a family in Mushubati Sector, Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

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

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Courtesy
Environment

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

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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
Environment

New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Students pose for a photo as they join BK Foundation and residents during a community-led tree-planting event at Gahini in Kayonza District. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Kayonza: BK Foundation Joins Residents in a Community Tree-Planting Activity

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
Environment

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

Sunday, October 27, 2024