In a monumental move that positions Rwanda at the forefront of global conservation, seventy Southern White Rhinos have been successfully relocated to Akagera National Park. This initiative is not only the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken at once, but also marks a new chapter in the country’s ongoing efforts to restore endangered species and […]
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Rwanda is turning climate ambition into action with a sweeping investment of over $193 million (approx. Frw 270 billion) dedicated to a series of transformative environmental initiatives aimed at securing a sustainable, inclusive future. These large-scale efforts are designed to fight climate change, restore ecosystems, and uplift communities most vulnerable to environmental threats. From reforestation […]
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The UK is being called upon to play a leading role in supporting Africa’s transition to clean, reliable, and inclusive energy, according to a new report from the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Africa (APPG). The report highlights the urgency of tackling both climate change and energy poverty across the continent, framing the issue […]
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A new report from Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and Deakin University has documented urgent challenges confronting climate and environmental journalists across the globe, with 39% of them experiencing threats as a result of their work; and almost two-thirds feeling obliged to use climate skeptics as sources for “balance.” The latest released report; Covering the […]
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Rwandans have been warned a severe rising temperature is on its way, the weather forecast agency said. As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, the effects are being felt in every corner of the globe, and Rwanda is no exception. With its unique geography and position near the equator, Rwanda experiences relatively […]
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On Tuesday, Rwanda’s Minister of Environment Dr. Jean D’Arc Mujawamariya officiated the launch of the Development of Agroforestry for Sustainable Agriculture in Rwanda – a 5-year project set to be implemented in Southern Province and Gakenke District. The Ministry says the project is worth $18 million (approximately Rwf23 billion) and will run from 2024 to […]
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Ella Isimbi Rwalinda has emerged winner of a national writing competition for the lower primary category organized by the Kigali English Library at the age of 8. The competition was organized under the theme, “Tourism and Environmental Protection” Rwalinda, a Primary three pupil at Groupe Scolaire APACOPE, won in the English Category and was rewarded […]
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19 September 2023, Rwanda Press – Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park, situated in the country’s Southern and Western Provinces, was officially designated today as a natural World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee. It is the first site in Rwanda to be featured on […]
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Kigali, August 29, 2023, Rwanda Press – Rwanda’s tourism body has announced that twenty-three baby gorillas will be named at the annual gorilla naming ceremony. According to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), each of the 23 baby gorillas to be named has a unique story and will play a crucial role in the growth of […]
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Kigali, Rwanda Press, June 30, 2023 – The cost of damages caused by the landslides across the Western and Northern Provinces of Rwanda amounted to Rwf222 billion, the government announced on Friday. In May this year, the flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rains of May 2-3, killed 135 people and displaced more than […]
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