Will governments make big tobacco pay and kick big polluters out of treaty meetings?
By Shobha Shukla, Bobby Ramakant As intergovernmental treaty meetings open on climate (UNFCCC) and tobacco control (WHO FCTC), there is…
Climate activists demand a just transition in agriculture – so farmers and communities get a ‘seat at the table’ in climate decision-making
By Hannah Climate activists at COP30 have called on governments to include agriculture in just transition negotiations and ensure that…
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…