Center for Climate Justice

[Center for Climate Justice @CCJ_Certa]

In partnership with @SpruikAgency, we launched Rwanda’s first English–Kinyarwanda Climate Change Glossary bridging the gap between science and society. Thank you to our partners, speakers & attendees for advancing climate knowledge for all. 🌍

🔗 https://t.co/0wQx0lLkJf

[Center for Climate Justice @CCJ_Certa]

🍃 World Environment Day 2026

Nature is not just our inheritance, it is our responsibility. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing climate justice, protecting our environment, and building a more sustainable future for generations to come. #WorldEnvironmentDay

[Spruik Agency @SpruikAgency]

Happy World Environment Day

Umunsi mwiza w'ibidukikije.

#Spruik | #GreenRwanda | #Spruiked | #NowForClimate

[Center for Climate Justice @CCJ_Certa]

Thank you for this powerful reflection, bridging the gap in climate discourse is vital. With @SpruikAgency, we developed the English-Kinyarwanda Climate Change Glossary to make concepts relatable.

It’s a living document, join the dialogue: https://t.co/tO0zsE86mr

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Green finance can sometimes feel like a new language being spoken in familiar spaces. Yesterday evening, i visited a relative in gatenga while watching the TV news reporting about this workshop on green finance project management. She looked at the screen and asked, “So these days you have green projects?” Her question was simple, but it reflected a much wider gap in understanding.

For many citizens, the term green finance sounds abstract or even trendy rather than practical. The word green is often linked only to tree planting campaigns, not to loans, irrigation systems, renewable energy, waste management, or climate resilient businesses. Yet green finance is really about directing money toward activities that protect the environment while also strengthening livelihoods and economic growth.

This gap becomes even clearer on the ground. I have visited schools across the country where the compounds are dry, with no trees, no nursery beds, and no visible environmental activity. In such environments, it is difficult to expose students to nature or cultivate a sense of environmental responsibility. When children grow up without interacting with trees, gardens, or green spaces, climate action remains theoretical. Green finance should not only focus on large national projects. It should also support practical initiatives at school and community level that make sustainability visible and relatable.

Another challenge is the technical language often used in discussions. Terms such as climate mitigation, sustainable investment, or blended finance are not part of everyday conversation. Without simple explanations, citizens struggle to connect these ideas to their daily lives. A farmer using a solar pump or a cooperative accessing irrigation support may already be part of green finance without realizing it.

The real issue is not resistance, but understanding. People want to see how green initiatives improve income, reduce risk, and create opportunities. When green finance is explained through everyday examples and visible community benefits, it becomes less of a buzzword and more of a shared pathway toward sustainable development. @EnvironmentRw @REMA_Rwanda @GreenFundRw #ClimateFinance

[ICELIS Global @icelisglobal]

Opening Remarks: ASSELLMU Early Career Forum

The Opening Remarks of the 2026 @ASSELLMU Early Career Forum were delivered by Founder & CEO, @icelisglobal; Chair, ASSELLMU ECFG, @athwal_i, @UNESCOChairHBKU; President of #ASSELLMU, Professor @dsolawuyi, SAN, FCIArb, Director, Law Division, @UNEP, Professor @PatriciaMbote1, and Provost, @SorbonneAD University Abu Dhabi, Dr. Aude-Solveig Epstein.

The session set the stage for a phenomenal event dedicated to stimulating interest and awareness in #environmental protection while bringing together early-career professionals and practitioners with deep expertise in #environmental #law and #policy.

#ASSELLMU #MENAregion #Sorbonne #UNESCO #HBKU #ICELISGlobal #TheDiwan #Unesco #Environmentallaw #sustainability #environmentalregulation #Unesco #unep #digital #technologies #youth #leadership

[ICELIS Global @icelisglobal]

Day 1 of the 7th @ASSELLMU Scientific Conference kicked off with powerful lectures and discussions on the importance of environmental law practice in the digital age.

It commenced with a phenomenal Keynote Speech from the Director of the Law Division, @UNEP, Professor @PatriciaMbote1, whose insightful and compelling lecture on "Fostering Collaborations to Support the Twin Transition in the MENA Region" explored capacity development platforms and programs of #UNEP that could promote technology-driven environmental law education in #MENA universities.

We also recognize the immense contributions of @icelisglobal Founder and CEO, @athwal_i, who provided the Welcome Remarks for this year's prestigious conference alongside Professor @dsolawuyi SAN, FCIArb, @UNESCOChairHBKU and the President of #ASSELLMU, Professor Patricia Mbote, and Prof. Beatriz Garcia, Associate Professor, Sustainability Officer, Law, Economics and Management Department, @SorbonneAD University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

#ASSELLMU #MENAregion #Sorbonne #UNESCO #HBKU #ICELISGlobal #TheDiwan #Unesco #Environmentallaw #sustainability #environmentalregulation #Unesco #unep #digital #technologies #youth #leadership

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

We're proud to announce that Our Program Manager, Abraham Rutunda will speak on a Fireside Chat titled “AI, Big Data & the Next Era of Environmental Justice” at the @ASSELLMU 7th Scientific Conference.

📅9-10 February 2026
📍Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

We're proud to announce that Samuel Ngoga, Director of @CCJ_Certa, will speak on a Fireside Chat titled “Turning Climate Promises into Action” & deliver Closing Remarks at the @ASSELLMU 7th Scientific Conference.

📅9-10 February 2026
📍Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

We’re proud to partner at the @ASSELLMU early Career Youth Forum & 7th Scientific conference on Environmental Law in Abu Dhabi, empowering youth leaders & advancing environmental protection at the intersection of law, tech & policy. #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalLaw

[Center for Climate Justice @CCJ_Certa]

Today, we join the world in celebrating #WorldWetlandsDay under the theme "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage." In Rwanda, wetlands are vital for flood control, biodiversity, and livelihoods. Protecting them safeguards our heritage and future.

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

Today, we pay tribute to the brave men and women whose courage, patriotism, and selfless sacrifice paved the way for Rwanda’s progress and continue to inspire our unity and development.

“Happy Heroes Day”

#Ubutwari2026 #NationalHeroesDay #Rwanda

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

🌍Our November Newsletter is live!

From AI Leadership Training for Parliament to Norrsken Africa Week, National Colloquium on GBV specilised chambers, and 16 Days of Activism campaigns across Rwanda, November was full of impact and action.

🔗 Learn More: https://t.co/rJtkl4AJa7

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

Yesterday, we convened the National Dialogue on #Gender and #Climate Justice in @KireheDistrict with @KvinnaKvinnaINT, bringing together women-led cooperatives, youth, officials, and climate actors to discuss how climate change impacts women and their leadership in resilience.

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

On this International #HumanRightsDay, we are reminded that human rights must be protected daily. Certa Foundation remains committed to advancing access to justice and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable groups, ensuring these essential freedoms are upheld for all.

[Center for Climate Justice @CCJ_Certa]

📣 Happening Now!

Day 1 of the 2-day Rwanda Conference on Gender & Climate Change is underway in Kigali. Stakeholders are unpacking how evidence can drive gender-responsive climate policy, from NDC 3.0 to climate finance, smart agriculture & community resilience. #RCGCC2025

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

📢 Join Certa Foundation's Annual Donation Drive to support vulnerable families. Donate new gently worn clothing, baby supplies, hygiene products, kids toys, books and any other educational materials.

Via MoMo code: 833943 - Certa Foundation
📞0789729747 or 0782181671

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

🌍Our October Newsletter is live!

From the AI Stakeholder Meeting in Accra to the Sustainability Summit 2025 in Nairobi and the TFGBV Stakeholder Engagement in Kigali, we continued driving dialogue on technology, sustainability & justice.

🔗 Learn More: https://t.co/rJtkl4Abkz

[The Green Protector @TheProtectorRw]

Our CFO ,Peace Eva, joined the future of climate change education event where @ccj_certa & @spruikagency launched the first-ever English–Kinyarwanda Climate Change Glossary!

A huge step toward making climate language accessible to all — from students to policymakers.

[Certa Foundation @certafoundation]

@CCJ_Certa ku bufatanye na @SpruikAgency bamuritse inkoranyamagambo itanga ibisobanuro byoroheje mu rurimi rw’Ikinyarwanda n’Icyongereza, kandi ikubiyemo amagambo y’ingenzi ajyanye n’imihindagurikire
y’ibihe.🌿

🔗Soma inkoranyamagambo hano: https://t.co/Whb7McTYei

#GreenRwanda