Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA): Home

Ecosystem Restoration

Rwanda is endowed with various ecosystems ranging from montane rainforests in the west to the lowland forests, woodlands, and

Biodiversity Conservation

Rwanda is endowed with rich biological diversity comprised of a great diversity of plants, animals and habitats which make the country unique.

Climate Change

Global changes in temperature and precipitation and the regional distribution of those changes

Compliance and Enforcement

The core functions of REMA focus on ensuring that environmental degradation is prevented and propose the remedial measures

Advocacy

Rwanda is committed to protecting the environment and addressing climate change, and has a vision to be a climate resilient and carbon neutral economy…

International Agreements

Rwanda is signatory to the following global environmental treaties.

Lake Kivu Monitoring

Lake Kivu covers a total surface area of 2730 km 2 with a volume of 560 km 3 and lies at an elevation of 1463 m above sea level.

WHO WE ARE

REMA is responsible for ensuring that environmental issues and climate change are integrated into Rwanda’s development. Specifically, we are mandated to: Mainstream environmental concerns and climate change across all sectors to improve performance and productivity, Reduce Rwanda’s vulnerability to climate change, Control pollution and ensure environmental regulations for sustainable development are complied with

Technical Advice

REMA provides technical support on environment regulatory framework to individuals and entities engaged in natural resource management and environment…

Waste Management Advice and Authorisation

REMA provides advice on how custody toxic and hazardous waste products that may cause a negative environmental impacts when not properly handled or…

Environmental Audit Certificate

REMA advices and educates the project developers/ entities on how to comply with environmental regulations by Conducting environmental audit to…

Climate Finance Support

GCF mobilizes climate finance by working through a wide range of organizations. The accreditation procedure aims to ensure that organizations applying…

REMA’s LDCF3 Project distributes 5,000 improved cookstoves to beneficiaries to tackle climate change

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority distributes 5,000 improved cookstoves to beneficiaries of the Landscape Restoration Approach to Climate…

World Ozone Day: REMA recognizes students and lecturers with technologies and eco-friendly cooling solutions

Rwanda in September 2023 joined the rest of the world to mark the World Ozone Day with the theme “Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone layer and…

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Rwanda launches the first-ever calibration laboratories for meteorology, hydrology and air quality monitoring equipment

Rwanda will no longer outsource calibration services for meteorology, hydrology and air quality monitoring equipment, as these services will from now…

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: How Rwanda is taking bold action to beat air pollution

Rwanda has on September 7, 2023 joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, which is celebrated annually…

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What you did here is so impressive – UK Minister of State for Development and Africa

The United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for Development and Africa, Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, commends Rwanda’s efforts to protecting the…

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REMA conducts a site visit for interested bidders in four wetlands to be rehabilitated in the City of Kigali

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has on 22^nd and 23^rd August 2023 conducted a guided tour for interested bidders in the five…

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Green Amayaga Football competition: Thousands gather to receive messages regarding the project sustainability

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in partnership with Action pour la Protection de l‟Environnement et la Promotion des Filières…

African farming communities kick start cold-chain in continent

Farmers and fishers in Rwanda are joining sustainable cooling experts to learn how clean-cold technology can revolutionise their businesses.

Farmers…

The World Bank vice-president visits one of the five wetlands to be rehabilitated in the City of Kigali

Kigali, 15 June, 2023-Today, the World Bank Vice-President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Victoria Kwakwa visited Rwampara wetland which is one of…

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Green Amayaga Project, a solution for women and children

Many decades ago, women and children in Amayaga Region – in Rwanda’s southern province – have been struggling with the lack of firewood and…

Wetlands

Wetlands (Kinyarwanda terms, “Ibishanga n’ibibaya” or “ubutaka buhehereye”) play a vital role in maintaining

Climate

Global changes in temperature and precipitation and the regional distribution of those changes are the primary drivers affecting climate-related…

Air

Good air quality contributes greatly to the quality of life and is essential for humans and the ecosystems.

Biodiversity

Rwanda has diverse habitats and ecosystems that range from humid montane forests to savannahs, lakes, rivers and wetlands

Water

to ensure the availability of enough and well-managed water resources for sustainable development.

Forests

to ensure growth of forest resources, their management and protection for sustainable development purpose

Land

Rwanda Land Administration and Use Authority is a key Institution set up to implement the National Land Tenure Reform Program as provided