Why the Congo Basin matters to the world, Rwanda included

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye According to Economics Observatory, the Congo Basin provides 30% of Africa’s fresh…

Strength and soul: the untold power of mountain gorillas. Perhaps stronger than steel, softer than you think— discover astonishing truth behind one of the mightiest giants of the forest

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye Rwanda will celebrate the 20th edition of Kwita Izina, the country’s flagship…

From clay smoke to climate champion— how Green Hanga is fueling Rwanda’s clean cooking future

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye What began as a modest clay stove workshop, in the heart of…

Cutting the tree branch on which you are sitting

Are we truly developing—or simply dismantling the very foundation of life? This compelling opinion on REJ…

Eco Green Solutions— a women-led clean cooking company striving for excellence in clean cooking and climate action

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye From struggle to scalable impact— how a woman-led Rwandan startup is  re-engineering…

Local solutions, global impact: can Rwanda’s $9M restoration project offer a scalable model?

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye The Global Environment Facility (GEF) approves $9 million grant to restore ecosystems…

From forest waste to fuel for change—how a Rwandan startup is igniting a clean cooking revolution

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye A substantial transformation is materializing—one that promises cleaner air, healthier families, restored…

Gicumbi’s climate journey is nearing the end—what legacy is it going to leave?

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye As Rwanda continues to grapple with the far-reaching impacts of climate change,…

Green Gicumbi Project nears completion— a beacon of community-led climate resilience in Rwanda?

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye As the world is grappling with intensifying climate threats, Rwanda’s Gicumbi District…

When the Earth slips beneath their feet: Rwanda’s costly battle with soil erosion and deadly landslides

By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye Inside Rwanda’s high-stakes battle to stop erosion and landslides before they bury…