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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…

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IMF Managing Director commends Rwanda’s commitment to fighting climate change

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva commends Rwanda’s commitment to fighting climate change and being…

Rwanda Environment Management Authority and AKADEMIYA2063 Launched Partnership to Support Climate Mitigation and Adaptation

Kigali, January 11, 2022 – In view of implementing the African Union Commission (AUC) resolution to support African Union (AU) member states to comply…

The new Global Biodiversity Framework with an ambitious plan to protect and restore nature

Montreal, Canada, 22 December 2022 - The “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF) adopted at the 15th meeting of the Conference of…

Rwanda launches a five-year initiative to improve hazardous waste management

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have today launched a five-year project to…

Rwanda calls on the world to put nature first and agree on an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework

Rwanda is calling on nations of the world to join hands and agree on an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework at this UN Biodiversity Conference…

Rwanda and Norway to host a "Roadmap to end plastic pollution by 2024" event at WCEF2022

Rwanda and Norway through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) are organising a "Road map to end plastic pollution by 2040" side event…

Negotiations on global treaty to end plastic pollution begin in Uruguay

Rwanda will join nations from around the world in Uruguay to begin drafting a global treaty to end plastic pollution with the first session of the…

AIMS and REMA launch Kigali City Framework for Noise and Air Quality Monitoring Campaign

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), in partnership with Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), have today launched the…

Rwanda welcomes COP27 outcomes on climate damages fund and keeping 1.5 degree goal alive

The Government of Rwanda has welcomed the outcomes of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27. At the meeting, nations…

Rwanda launches new EUR 46M facility to finance public sector climate action

Rwanda has on 14th November 2022 launched a new facility that will invest in climate action led by the public sector on the sidelines of COP27 in…

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