Our Services

To attain its mission of supervising and monitoring environmental management while ensuring that environmental issues are addressed in all national development plans, the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) offers the following key services, which focus on environmental protection, regulation, and sustainability efforts in Rwanda.

Authorization to Single use plastics and Plastic carry Bags

The authorization for single-use plastics and plastic carry bags is regulated under Law No. 17/2019 of 10/08/2019, prohibiting the manufacturing,…

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Environmental Audit Certificate

The Environmental Audit Certificate is issued to projects listed under Ministerial Order No. 001/2021 of 08/02/2021, which mandates certain projects…

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Strategic environmental assessment

In accordance with Ministerial Order No. 002/2021 of 08/02/2021, which establishes the procedures for conducting a Strategic Environmental Assessment…

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Guidance on waste disposal

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) provides guidance to public and private sector custodians responsible for products that may pose…

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Authorization for the import or export of chemicals, hazardous wastes, and other wastes

The authorization for the import or export of chemicals, hazardous wastes, and other wastes ensures compliance with international conventions and…

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Authorization to Import Second-Hand Motorcycles

In Rwanda, every motorcycle imported must be brand new. However, an exception is made for second-hand motorcycles designed specifically for sports or…

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Authorization to Import or Export Products and Equipment Containing or Relying on Controlled Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Ministerial Order No. 006/2008 of 15/08/2008 Regulates the importation and Exportation of ozone layer Depleting substances, products and Equipment…

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Carbon Registry

Rwanda has developed and operationalized the Carbon Registry to track and maintain records for Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes…

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Permits for Biosafety-Related Projects

In accordance with Law No. 025/2024 of 16/02/2024 governing biological diversity, certain activities related to living modified organisms (LMOs)…

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