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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

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…

Rubavu: Ubuziranenge bw’umwuka n’ubw'amazi y’Ikiyaga cya Kivu bwifashe gute?

Amazi y’Ikiyaga cya Kivu afite ibipimo by’ubuziranenge
Umwuka mu karere ka Rubavu “si mwiza” – ariko ntibifitanye isano na Nyiragongo
Abatuye i…

Air Quality in Rubavu District and Water Quality of Lake Kivu Following Mt Nyiragongo Activity

Water quality of Lake Kivu remains stable
Air quality in Rubavu District “Unhealthy” - not currently linked to volcanic activity
Residents advised…

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Young Rwandans Meet to Share Knowledge and Scale up Green Initiatives

Kigali, 26, August 2021- Young environmentalists from across Rwanda are meeting today to share knowledge and ideas and participate in an exhibition…

Rwanda secures funds to help implement the Minamata Convention

Rwanda is among nine countries whose projects were approved for 2,2 million to help implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury, designed to protect…

Hazardous waste entering the Rwandan market illegally will be returned to the country of origin – REMA warns

The Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) says that any transboundary movement of hazardous waste made without prior consent from States…

The Government of Rwanda and UNDP Rwanda Launch a Retrofit Electric Motorcycles Project

Kigali, 10 June, 2021- The Government of Rwanda in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a project to put more…

Rwanda launches project to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury pollution

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has launched the Minamata Initial Assessment (MIA) and National Action Plan (NAP) Projects.

Both…

Remarks by Minister of Environment D.r Jeanne d' Arc Mujawamariya on World Environment Day 2021

It is my pleasure to be with you today as we celebrate the World Environment Day 2021, widely celebrated on 5th June each year.

This event is the…

World Environment Day 2021: Rwandans urged to join hands and preserve natural ecosystems

Kigali, 04 June, 2021- On this 4 June, Rwanda marked the World Environment Day, the event, which brought together Government institutions,…

Partners Discuss the Revision of Rwanda's Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy

Kigali, 02 May, 2021, Today, the Ministry of environment in partnership with and United Nations Development Programme in Rwanda(UNDP) hosted a High…

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