2001-2024: Deforestation rates and statistics in Rwanda
By Annonciata Byukusenge Rwanda has experienced extensive deforestation caused by illegal logging to obtain timber for building and firewood and…
Burera: Farmers turn to sustainable agriculture to restore soil and boost harvests
By Annonciata Byukusenge For years, many farmers in Burera District have struggled with declining crop yields. They often blamed tired…
When family turns into a battlefield: How family conflicts shatter children’s mental health
By Annonciata Byukusenge In many Rwandan families today, children’s laughter is frequently drowned out by the sound of parents arguing.…
Children in the Nyagatare rehabilitation center regain hope for a better future
By Annonciata Byukusenge At the Nyagatare Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in eastern Rwanda, hundreds of young people once on the wrong…
Communities denounce corporate capture of COP30, call for people-led climate solutions
By Mercy Mbevi The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has joined global civil society organizations at…
Pay the pickers: How COP30 can finance zero-waste and cut methane fast
By Yobel Novian Putra Community-based zero-waste systems offer a cheap, fast way to cut methane emissions and create good jobs.…
Meteo Rwanda warns of unusual rainfall and strong winds, urges public caution
By Annonciata Byukusenge The Rwanda Meteorology Agency (Meteo Rwanda) has announced that between November 11 and 20, 2025, the country…
How TEKANA saved farmers from losses caused by disasters
By Annonciata Byukusenge The National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), “Tekana Urishingiwe Muhinzi Mworozi” (meaning “Smallholder farmer, feel safe, you are…
COP30: Rwanda reports progress on Paris Agreement implementation
Rwanda has achieved 81 percent of its ‘unconditional mitigation target’, a milestone that underscores the effectiveness of domestic climate efforts…
African grassroots voices rise at COP30 as the significance of pastoralism is recognized
By Mercy Mbevi The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has cemented its position as a leading…