Harare/Bukavu – May 14, 2026 — Grassroots women from mineral-rich communities across Africa are calling for a people-centered and gender-just...
Environment
NAIROBI, Kenya — African civil society organisations have welcomed the Africa Forward Summit 2026 Nairobi Declaration while cautioning African governments...
The increasing use of recycled plastics in food packaging is raising important food safety concerns, even as countries and industries...
Charles Karangwa, the globally recognized Global Head of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),...
Among the initiatives of Mutirão is the Climate Compass, an AI-based tool that supports cities in decision-making for climate action...
World Migratory Bird Day falls on 9 May. To mark it, BirdLife International is asking people to look beyond the...
LONDON, May 6, 2026 – The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) announced a significant expansion of its climate action support for...
Rwanda is once again preparing to take center stage in global conservation as the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) officially announced...
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Rwanda's wetlands and lakes that served as lifelines for biodiversity and communities are quietly deteriorating. Beneath their green surfaces lies...
Rwandans are being urged to stop keeping old or unused electronic devices in their homes, as experts warn that improper...
KIREHE, Rwanda — Kirehe District has announced plans to plant more than 5.3 million trees over the next two years...
Forest loss declined, driven largely by Brazil — but overall loss remains high as fires pose a rising threat, according...
C40 cities highlight renewable energy as the most effective path to securing affordable, reliable power and reinforce the commitment to...
