Category: Environment

When Kigali hosted the UCI World Cycling Championships from September 21 to 28, 2025, the spotlight was not only on the cyclists racing through the city’s streets but also on an invisible, yet vital, element of urban life “air quality”. An analysis by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) revealed that the temporary closure of major city roads during the championship week led to a remarkable improvement in Kigali’s air quality. With nearly one thousand cyclists competing and traffic restrictions rerouting passenger vehicles while trucks were diverted to alternative roads,…

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Sur les collines verdoyantes du nord du Rwanda, dans le district de Gicumbi, les courbes régulières de la terre témoignent d’une révolution silencieuse: la terrasse. Loin d’être un simple agencement esthétique, cette pratique ancestrale remise au goût du jour devient un bouclier contre l’érosion, un levier de productivité agricole et une réponse locale aux défis climatiques. Un rempart contre la dégradation environnementale Le Rwanda, surnommé “le pays des mille collines” est confronté depuis des décennies à une problématique majeure: l’érosion des sols. Les fortes pluies saisonnières, combinées à la déforestation…

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Rwanda, a landlocked country in East Africa, is increasingly feeling the devastating effects of climate change. With its fertile lands and biodiversity, Rwanda has long been known for its agriculture-based economy, but the changing climate threatens this very foundation. Farmers, environmentalists, and policymakers are grappling with the growing challenges posed by erratic weather patterns, extreme temperatures, and natural disasters. As the country strives to combat climate change, many Rwandans are sharing their stories of loss, resilience, and hope for a sustainable future. Changing Weather Patterns: In recent years, Rwanda has…

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Rwanda’s lush forests, once celebrated as critical ecological and economic resources, are under increasing threat due to deforestation and forest degradation. These forests are not just environmental havens; they are lifelines for countless Rwandans who depend on them for fuel, food, water, and income. As forests shrink, the ripple effects on people’s livelihoods are devastating, threatening food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. The Scale of Forest Degradation According to the Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA), the country loses approximately 10,000 hectares of forest annually due to agricultural expansion, illegal logging,…

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On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, President Paul Kagame arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to join global leaders at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). During the conference, President Kagame is expected to engage in discussions on international relations, with talks anticipated with various world leaders, including Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who is hosting this year’s COP29 event. The COP conference, which brings together parties to discuss global climate change, will focus on urgent solutions to mitigate the severe effects of global warming. The goal is to speed up efforts…

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In the rolling hills of rural Rwanda, water is life. It sustains families, nourishes crops, and supports livestock. But for many communities, access to safe, clean water is becoming a distant memory, as pollution from nearby industries and agriculture taints their lifeline. This is the story of those affected and their calls for change. The Source of the Problem In many parts of rural Rwanda, rivers and streams are the main sources of water. However, industrial waste and agricultural runoff have found their way into these natural resources, contaminating the…

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