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

Ozone online system

The amendment to the Montreal protocol will reduce the projected production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by more than 80 per cent over…

Permit Applications

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Climate Finance Support

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

Environmental Audit Certificate

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

Global leaders convening tomorrow at the SEforALL Forum in Kigali for landmark event on energy and climate

At a time when far greater action is needed to fight climate change and to reduce global inequalities, the 2022 SEforALL Forum will commence tomorrow,…

It is impressive what Rwanda is doing to rehabilitate wetlands – Danish Delegation

A Danish delegation on official visit to Rwanda, has on Wednesday 06 April 2022 visited wetlands to be rehabilitated under the Second Rwanda Urban…

Wastes collecting companies and landfill managers commit to collaborate to improve waste management

Representatives from waste collecting companies and landfill managers have today committed to collaborate to improve waste management – sorting,…

Rwandan Drivers Urged to Beat Vehicle Air Pollution

Rwandan car and motorbike drivers, as well as machinery owners, are called on to be part of the solution to air pollution by servicing their vehicles,…

Abatwara ibinyabiziga barasabwa kurwanya ihumana ry’ikirere riterwa n’imyotsi bisohora

Abatwara imodoka na moto mu Rwanda, n’abafite imashini zikoresha mazutu na lisansi barasabwa kurwanya ihumana ry’ikirere basuzumisha ibinyabiziga…

World Bank Board Members commend Rwanda’s efforts towards Environmental Protection

Seven Executive Directors and Board Members of the World Bank who recently visited Rwanda commend Rwanda’s efforts and commitment towards…

Rwanda joins world to celebrate 50 Years of UN Environment Programme - UNEP@50

Remarks by Minister of Environment Dr Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya | Special Session of the UN Environment Assembly to Commemorate the Fiftieth…

World Takes Major Step to End Plastic Pollution | UNEA 5.2 Adopts Historic Rwanda-Peru Resolution

The Fifth Session of the United Nations Environmental Assembly has today adopted a historic resolution to end plastic pollution. The resolution, which…

Isi iteye intambwe ikomeye mu kurwanya ihumana riterwa na pulastiki

Inteko rusange ya gatanu y’umuryango w’abibumbye yiga ku bidukikije (UNEA 5.2) ibera i Nairobi muri Kenya, yemeje umwanzuro w’amasezerano mpuzamahanga…

Remarks by Minister of Environment Dr Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya | United Nations Environment Assembly 5.2, Nairobi, Kenya | Adoption of Resolution to End Plastic Pollution

Today we have adopted a landmark resolution, which created an International Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop a global treaty addressing plastic…

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