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A Planet in Peril: The UN’s Urgent Warning on Global Risks

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has identified three long-term global risks that pose a serious threat to our planet...

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Rwanda Launches Legacy Tree Project to Preserve Its Oldest Native Trees

Rwanda is taking a bold step to protect its most ancient and ecologically significant trees with the launch of the Legacy Tree Project...

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How Financial Skills Are Helping Gicumbi Farmers Build Climate Resilience

For years, communities in Gicumbi District have struggled with the unpredictable effects of climate change. Droughts, floods, and soil erosion made it difficult...

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Women and Girls in Science: Leading Change Through STEM

At the Kigali Serena Hotel on February 11, 2025, the energy was unmistakable. Young girls, women scientists, and educators gathered to celebrate the...

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Africa’s Bold New Move: A £3.5M Research Centre is Turning Waste into Renewable Energy

Africa’s energy future is getting a serious upgrade. With millions still living without electricity and mountains of e-waste piling up, something has to...

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Climate Change Is Amazing—If You’re a Rat: How Warming Cities Are Fueling an Urban Infestation

Climate change is altering ecosystems around the world, but it seems the unexpected beneficiaries are urban rats. A new study has found a...

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Rwanda to Begin UV Index Forecasts to Protect People with Albinism and the General Public

Thadée Twagirimana, Acting Director General of Environment and Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment, has announced that the Rwandan government, through Meteo...

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The Disappearing Wetlands: Over 85% Lost Since 1700

Wetlands, often referred to as the “kidneys of the Earth,” are among the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. They regulate water flows,...

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Safeguarding Wetlands: A Global Call to Action for People and Planet

On February 2, 2025, Rwanda joins the global community in celebrating World Wetlands Day under the theme: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.”...

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Rwanda Standards Board Introduces RS 143: 2019: A Comprehensive Guide for Wastewater Treatment Systems

The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), an ISO 9001-certified institution, has unveiled RS 143: 2019, a pivotal code of practice for designing and constructing...