
AWF Rwanda urges youth to shape biodiversity decisions ahead of COP17
As COP17 approaches, AWF’s Country Director calls on young people to turn their ideas into action and help shape the future of biodiversity conservation.

As COP17 approaches, AWF’s Country Director calls on young people to turn their ideas into action and help shape the future of biodiversity conservation.

KABISA, a Rwandan company that sells and leases electric vehicles, has started testing the use of solar power at its electric vehicle charging stations as part of a plan to source 50% of the electricity used at its stations from solar energy.

Rwanda’s October weather outlook brings rainfall, supporting the country’s agricultural landscape.

Rwanda drives global climate action by advancing sustainable cooling, strengthening Kigali Amendment implementation, and preparing to host MOP38 in Kigali.

Rwanda’s growing carbon market is advancing climate finance, promoting green investment and creating new opportunities for sustainable development.

Rwanda prepares to host MOP38 in Kigali, bringing global partners together to advance ozone protection, climate action and sustainable cooling solutions.

Gorilla tourism continues to be one of the major contributors to Rwanda’s tourism earnings, generating nearly $45.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 alone, equivalent to more than Rwf65 billion.

Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has said the annual Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony is an important occasion for Rwanda because it reminds citizens of the value of the country’s natural heritage and their responsibility to protect it.

The 21st Kwita Izina brings together 22 Namers to celebrate mountain gorillas while highlighting conservation, tourism and community benefits.

Football legend Patrice Evra, who is in Rwanda for activities including the 21st Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony, has described his visit as the fulfilment of a promise he made to President Paul Kagame.





























