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…

Rwanda and partners launch two projects to advance energy efficiency and sustainable cooling

The Government of Rwanda, through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Green…

REMA launches the Evidence-based Climate Reporting Initiative to advance climate research and reporting

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in collaboration with the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) have on May 19, 2023…

National Ozone Officers meet in Kigali to discuss the implementation of Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s OzonAction has organized a…

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Minister Mujawamariya officiates the use of LPG donated to 20 schools by REMA through Green Amayaga Project

The Minister of Environment, Dr. Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya has on 3^rd May 2023 launched the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for bulk cooking in…

Delegates from across Africa meet in Kigali to Develop Priorities and Strategies for International Legally Binding Instrument to End Plastic Pollution

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), in collaboration with the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and the Center for…

Rwanda elected to chair Platform of Environmental Protection Agencies in Africa

The first-ever roundtable meeting of Heads of Environmental Protection Agencies and Directors of Environment in Africa (EPAs) has elected Rwanda to…

Rwanda to host African Heads of Environmental Protection Agencies to discuss common environmental challenges

Rwanda will from 7–8 March 2023 host the first meeting of the Heads of Environment Protection Agencies and Directors of Environment in Africa (EPAs).

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Delegates from Rwanda conduct a strategic tour in UK to pave the way for the operationalization of ACES

Rwandan Delegates and the Africa Centre of Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) Project team are participating in…

Rwandans Urged to halt wetlands degradation and contribute to wetlands restoration

Kigali, February 02,2023- Rwanda joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Wetlands Day (WWD) usually celebrated every year with the ultimate…

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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…

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