biodiversity

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "biodiversity" (960 articles)
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda

Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Residents of Burera District receive cookstoves as part of a programme meant to reduce their reliance on firewood from Rugezi wetland. Courtesy
Rwanda

Burera looks to cookstoves as firewood collection threatens Rugezi wetland

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Data poised to transform ecosystem management in Eastern, Southern Africa 

Sunday, November 17, 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
Environment

Inside Rwanda's plan to fix $6bn climate finance gap

Friday, November 15, 2024
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, second right, speaks at the Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa event held at COP29 climate change summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Rwanda

Africa is shortchanged in carbon credit considerations: Adesina

Thursday, November 14, 2024
President Kagame joined a meeting on Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa, co-hosted by President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo and African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina at the UN climate summit in Baku Azerbaijan on Wednesday, November 13. Photo Village Urugwiro
Environment

COP29: Kagame calls for sufficient climate finance for Africa

Wednesday, November 13, 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
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) brought together world leaders, policymakers, and climate champions to tackle climate change and inspire collective action, in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22. Courtesy
Environment

COP29: What is Rwanda’s main agenda in Baku?

Monday, November 11, 2024
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment

New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts

Monday, November 11, 2024
Visitors walk at the Canopy walkway that slides over the forest up to 60 meters high in Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, rich in biodiversity, and spectacularly beautiful.  Sam Ngen
Society

Eight must-visit Rwandan destinations for nature lovers

Saturday, November 09, 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
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
Environment

Govt steps up efforts to preserve natural forests with historical significance

Thursday, November 07, 2024