Beatrice CYIZA

[Beatrice CYIZA @BeatriceCyiza]

Congs again, @REMA_Rwanda, for 20 years of impact and results on the ground! @AWF_Official @AWFCEO

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

🎥In case you missed it, watch highlights from the celebration of #WorldEnvironmentDay and REMA’s 20th Anniversary.

The achievements of the past two decades were made possible through strong partnerships. Together, we will achieve even more for a greener, more resilient future.

[AWF @AWF_Official]

We are thrilled to share that @AWF_Official and @UNEP have officially formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding signed today in Nairobi with @AWFCEO and @radhika_ochalik.

Reflecting on the journey thus far, it was clear that this agreement builds on years of shared success, focused on environmental diplomacy and elevating African leadership within multilateral processes.

By combining AWF's on-the-ground expertise with UNEP’s global mandate, we are creating a more inclusive future for African conservation.

Read more on what this new agreement aims to build on: https://t.co/Ta39RuZqQx

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

Imyuka ihumanya ikirere by'umwihariko karubone igira izihe ngaruka?

Umuyobozi ushinzwe gukurikirana no kurwanya ingaruka z'imihindagurikire y'ibihe muri REMA, Bavuge Alvin Bernardin, yabisobanuye. #RBAAmakuru #Umuzi

▶️ https://t.co/a0Nq4kfmIl

[AWF @AWF_Official]

In Rwanda’s Volcanoes landscape, conservation is being reshaped by the people who live closest to it. Community Eco-Guards, drawn from surrounding communities, are strengthening protection efforts while building trust between conservation institutions and local residents.

By combining local knowledge with formal conservation training, they are helping safeguard critical habitat, reduce risk, and reinforce shared responsibility for the landscape. This is conservation that is practical, accountable, and grounded in place.

What changes when protection is led by communities rather than imposed on them? These Eco-Guards are showing that local leadership can keep wildlife corridors functional, improve safety for both people and animals, and create credible pathways for young people into conservation work. These outcomes matter, not just for biodiversity, but for long-term stability and coexistence in a high-pressure landscape.

At the @AWF_Official, this approach reflects our commitment to African-led, people-centered conservation, investing in local capacity, strengthening governance, and scaling solutions that endure beyond projects.

Read the full article to learn how we are reimagining conservation in Rwanda’s Volcanoes landscape - https://t.co/PjwA07OqbP

[AWF @AWF_Official]

Africa’s wetlands span more than 1.3 million km² — an area larger than South Africa. These landscapes are among the continent’s most critical natural assets, underpinning water security, food systems, biodiversity, and climate resilience for millions of people.

In Tanzania’s Kilombero Valley, @AWF_Official is demonstrating what effective wetland conservation looks like in practice. Through community-led restoration of the Londo River, AWF is supporting local water user associations to rehabilitate riverbanks, improve water governance, and restore ecological function across the wider wetland system. The result is a river that is beginning to recover — and communities better equipped to adapt to climate variability.

This work reinforces a vital lesson: wetland conservation succeeds when communities are not just beneficiaries, but leaders and stewards.

As we mark #WorldWetlandsDay, the call is clear, protecting wetlands is not optional. It is central to climate resilience, sustainable development, and long-term prosperity.

🔗 Read more about how AWF is restoring wetlands and rivers in the Kilombero Valley: https://t.co/MoSQA34Uwi

[AWF @AWF_Official]

Calling All Applicants: This is the Final Call!

Tomorrow, January 20th, 2026, 5:00 PM EAT is the deadline for applying for the AWF–Wall Youth Leadership Program, a platform designed for young Africans who are serious about leadership, impact, and shaping the future of conservation and sustainable development on the continent. This program is about building the confidence, skills, and perspective needed to lead at the intersection of nature, people, policy, and progress.

If you believe Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, and communities deserve leaders who think long-term and act decisively, like YOU, well, this is your moment!

Do not let the clock run out on an opportunity to invest in your leadership journey. Apply now: https://t.co/z0DAgFBth5

[AWF @AWF_Official]

We would like to invite prospective applicants to the 2026 AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship Program to a dedicated information session on Tuesday, 13th January, that is designed to provide deeper insight into the fellowship and what it offers.

This session will guide you through the eligibility criteria, break down the application process step by step, and provide practical guidance on how to navigate it efficiently, including tips on preparing a strong and competitive submission. It is also an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how the fellowship supports young African professionals in utilizing geospatial data, technology, and analysis to inform conservation, climate action, and sustainable development across Africa.

Whether you are refining your application or deciding if the program is the right fit for your career path, the session will help you make an informed decision and engage directly with the AWF team.

Register for the information session here - https://t.co/bpX8QYtFoR

See you there and All the Best!

[Louise Mushikiwabo @LMushikiwabo]

Le parc national de l'Akagera, Est du #Rwanda, parmi les meilleures destinations touristiques 2026 du National Geographic! #VisitRwanda indeed! https://t.co/cwpFeSq3bp

[Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju @AuroreMimosa]

From Sept 21–28, 2025, the roads of Rwanda won’t just host cyclists, they’ll carry the dreams of a continent 🌍🚴
Thank you @DLappartient & @Amina_Lanaya for trusting Rwanda.

Rwanda will rise with passion, preparation, and heart.
Welcome to the Land of a Thousand Hills. 🇷🇼 (2/2)

[Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju @AuroreMimosa]

For the 1st time in its 103 year history, the UCI Road World Championships come to Africa and Rwanda is honored to be the chosen host.
This is more than a sporting event. It’s a celebration of pride, unity, and history; written across the hills we call Home. #Kigali2025
(1/2)

[Green Hills Academy @GHA_rwanda]

Wishing a warm welcome back to school to all our learners, educators, and staff!
May this year be filled with curiosity, creativity, and fun in every lesson
#BackToSchool 🎒📚✨

[World Bank Group Rwanda @WB_Rwanda]

The @WorldBank has approved $100M to support Kigali shift to greener, safer & inclusive urban transport
The Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement Project will roll out electric buses, expand cycling paths & build the Nyabugogo hub to serve 180K+ passengers/day
https://t.co/GALpSObzSv

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Registration is Open!

Be part of the 6th World Congress on Agroforestry! Connect with global experts, exchange knowledge, and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Register via https://t.co/sRSfDMPi3p to secure your Early Bird package today.

#WCA2025

[Yolande Makolo 🇷🇼 @YolandeMakolo]

Have you noticed the rehabilitation activity in Kigali wetlands? Coming up: Five wetlands, covering 500 hectares, touching 10 sectors of Kigali, will help reduce floods, improve water quality, restore biodiversity, and will have 58.5 km of walkways and cycling paths to boost recreation and sports. Works to be completed by December 2025. Can't wait! #KigaliYacu #RwandaWorks

https://t.co/l1TNI6LQJG

[Rwanda Development Board @RDBrwanda]

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌿

This year’s theme, #BeatPlasticPollution, reminds us why protecting our environment matters.

Rwanda banned plastic bags in 2008 and began phasing out single-use plastics in 2019.

We continue advancing eco-tourism, green investment, and innovation for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

#GreenRwanda

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Happy World Environment Day!

Today, Rwanda joins the world in celebrating this important day, marking 20 years of action and ambition to combat plastic pollution.

Every action counts to #BeatPlasticPollution and protect our precious biodiversity.

#GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

UBUMENYI KU BIDUKIKIJE

Inyanja zifata hejuru ya 90% by’ubushyuhe bw’isi ndetse na 25% by’imyuka ya karubone isohorwa n'ibikorwa bya muntu.

Iyo hatabaho inyanja, isi yari kuba ishyushye kuruta uko imeze ubu.

Loni - 2023

[UNDP Rwanda @UNDP_Rwanda]

#BiodiversityDay is a call to reconnect with nature.

Our food, water, health, all depend on it.
Protecting biodiversity means protecting our future.

Learn how to take action 👇🏾https://t.co/fqR3do2exh

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Uyu munsi, Minisiteri y'Ibidukikije yifatanyije na @RwandaEmergency, @RwandaWater, @RwandaICT, @Lands_Rwanda na @MeteoRwanda zahuriye ku rwibutso rwa Ntarama mu gikorwa cyo Kwibuka Jenoside yakorewe abatutsi mu 1994.

#Kwibuka31

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Today, the Governments of Rwanda and Singapore signed an Implementation Agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, marking a major milestone in climate cooperation and Rwanda carbon market framework operationalization.

Find the Press Release for more info👇🏿