Rwanda has launched a new facility that will invest in climate action led by the public sector on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt. The facility, which will be managed by the Rwanda Green Fund, has been capitalised through a grant of EUR 46 million from the Federal Republic of Germany through the … Continued

First, I express my appreciation to President Sisi, and the Government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt, for hosting us in beautiful Sharm El Sheikh. The findings of the Sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change show that a more sustainable future remains within our reach. Yet, despite growing evidence that the damage of global warming will soon become irreversible, there … Continued

Lush mountain rainforests, wide open savannahs, rolling green hills, a vibrant cultural scene and fast-growing economy make Rwanda a great place to call home. And that’s exactly what this East African nation has become for Australian Sarah Hall.  Known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is famous for its incredible biodiversity, rainforests, wetlands, … Continued

Gishanda Fish Farm is a new sustainable socio-economic development project partnership between Akagera National Park managed by African Parks and FoodTechAfrica, a consortium of Dutch private companies, with the support of the Rwandan and the Netherlands Government. Located 10km from the Akagera National Park’s main gate, the Gishanda Fish Farm was officially launched on Tuesday, … Continued

In a World’s First, Visitors to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park can Contribute to Conservation Efforts The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through Visit Rwanda has launched a new innovative use of technology to protect and conserve mountain gorillas and promote sustainable and responsible wildlife tourism in the country.  Dubbed Gorilla Gram, visitors to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National … Continued

The Governments of Rwanda and Norway launch The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution together with Canada, Peru, Germany, Senegal, Georgia, Republic of Korea, UK, Switzerland, Portugal, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Costa Rica, Iceland, Ecuador and France. The High Ambition Coalition was first initiated following the historic UN Environment Assembly resolution 5/14 passed in … Continued

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a developer and   operator of world-class industrial ecosystems across Africa, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, is proud to announce the signing of a framework agreement for the development of an industrial zone in Bugesera District. This agreement, in line with ARISE IIP’s ambition to unlock Africa’s industrial potential, will support … Continued

After a two-year absence, Rwanda welcomed the world to join communities living around its beautiful Volcanoes National Park for the 18th annual Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming ceremony. The globally recognised conservation event was attended by a host of distinguished guests including His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales who joined virtually, global leaders, philanthropists, conservation … Continued

Collaboration aims to leverage innovative biosecurity capabilities to promote global health security and accelerate the development of the regional bioeconomy The leading horizontal platform for cell programming, and the Rwanda Development Board (“RDB”), representing the government of the Republic of Rwanda, today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the intent … Continued

Rwanda has been announced as the host of the 6th World Congress on Agroforestry in 2025. The announcement was made during the 5th World Congress on Agroforestry taking place in Quebec, Canada.  The 6th World Congress on Agroforestry in Kigali in 2025 will bring together more than 1,500 delegates including researchers, academia, development partners, and … Continued