The Congo Nile Divide project, funded by
@theGCF
and implemented by
@RwandaForestry
, will run from 2024 to 2028.
The project will increase climate resilience and reduce fuel wood demand in 10 districts of Western and Southern Rwanda.
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Today, Min.
@Dr_Uwamariya
had a bilateral meeting with H.E Michael Upton, the New Zealand’s Non-Resident High Commissioner to the Republic of 🇷🇼.
They discussed ways to enhance climate ambitions through existing international climate negotiation platforms and bilateral relations.
This afternoon, Min.
@Dr_Uwamariya
had a meeting with Mr. Richard Newfarmer, the Country Director for the International Growth Centre.
They discussed ways of strengthening partnership in research and evidence based policy development in the environment and climate field.
Today, Minister
@Dr_Uwamariya
and RFA staff, paid a courtesy visit to the Ultimate Forests Company’s timber production site in Nyamagabe District. She appreciated and emphasized the importance of replanting trees and protecting natural ecosystems for a sustainable future.
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Meet Ms. Beatrice Cyiza, the new Permanent Secretary.
Prior to her appointment on August 23, 2024,
@BeatriceCyiza
served as the Director General in charge of Environment and Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment.
Imihigo irakomeje.
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Normal rainfall conditions are expected across the countryduring September-December 2024 seasonal rainfall across the country.
• Normal to slightly above normal Temperature is expected over Rwanda
Today,
@MeteoRwanda
will release the September to December 2024 Seasonal Forecast (Umuhindo).
Umuhindo is one of Rwanda's most important seasons of the year.
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Today, the former Minister of State
@DrUwera
officially handed over to the Minister of Environment
@Dr_Uwamariya
.
Key priorities for the next 5 years were discussed, focusing on land, climate finance, and environmental resilience.
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The
@CoEBrwanda
team from
@Uni_Rwanda
is gaining valuable insights at a training on developing guiding information tools for biodiversity sustainable management. This training, organized by
#MoE
,
#RFA
&
#IUCN
under the
#COMBIOproject
.
RFA kicks off a two-day training in
@HuyeDistrict
to equip 30 District Forest and Natural Resources Officers with in-depth knowledge of forestry laws. The workshop aims to enhance participants' understanding of legal application in forestry activities for improved field practice.
Mu byumweru 2 hatangijwe imishinga 2 irengera ibidukikije mu isunzu rya Congo Nili no mu ntara y'Amajyepfo ($68M).
Ni imishinga izamara imyaka 5 nka manda dutangiye. Urugero ko izashoboka ni
@GreenGicumbi
imaze guhindurira ubuzima abaturage mu myaka 5 ishize.
#IntambweMuNtego
With a focus on empowering 250,000 Rwandans, the FIP will provide training in agroforestry processes, value chain development, and product transformation.
Improved cooking stoves and incentive mechanisms are also part of the plan.
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The FIP project focuses on 4 main components:
✅Landscape restoration and stabilization
✅Improving rural community livelihoods through sustainable agroforestry value chains
✅Institutional and community adaptive skills
✅Project management and coordination.
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The FIP project focuses on 4 main components:
✅Landscape restoration and stabilization
✅Improving rural community livelihoods through sustainable agroforestry value chains
✅Institutional and community adaptive skills
✅Project management and coordination.
#GreenRwanda
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