Umukunzi Diane

Architect/Green Buildings, Senior Assistant @gggi_Rwanda

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Thank you for following along as we reach the final stage of Rwanda’s carbon project development process.

In this final step, we explore Step 4: Application for an Authorisation Letter.

Following the issuance of ITMOs, project developers apply for authorisation to allow approved mitigation outcomes to be internationally transferred and used under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

The process involves:

📝 Submitting an authorisation request: Apply for authorisation of the issued mitigation outcomes.

📄 Providing supporting documentation: Submit the Issuance Letter of ITMOs as part of the application.

@REMA_Rwanda and the Carbon Market Technical Committee review the application and provide the Authorisation Letter within 30 days.

The Authorisation Letter confirms that the ITMOs are authorised for international transfer and use under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in accordance with Rwanda’s carbon market framework.

Through this structured process, Rwanda ensures that carbon market projects uphold transparency, accountability, and environmental integrity while contributing to national climate goals.

Thank you for joining our #CarbonMarkets campaign as we explored the journey of developing carbon market projects in Rwanda.

#KnowCarbonMarkets I #GreenRwanda I #ClimateAction I #Article6 I #ParisAgreement I #GGGI I #GreenGrowth I #CarbonCredits I #Sustainability I #GreenEconomy

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

At the 6th Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth Forum | #RE4SG2026, @GGGI_Rwanda joined energy leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators to discuss what it will take to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition.

Yesterday, Ms. @UmukunziD, Green Buildings Senior Assistant at GGGI Rwanda, shared our ongoing work to support the development of Rwanda’s Energy Efficiency Strategy (2027–2037).

The revised strategy is being developed in collaboration with @RwandaInfra, with funding from @AFD_France. It comes at an important moment as Rwanda continues to expand energy access and scale up renewable energy deployment and support economic growth. The strategy will provide a framework for managing growing energy demand, strengthening energy security, and advancing energy efficiency across key sectors of the economy, including buildings, transport, industry, agriculture, and energy generation & supply.

@DrBrigitteN, Sustainable Landscape Lead, also moderated a panel on practical approaches to accelerating access to clean cooking solutions. The discussion focused on the barriers that continue to limit adoption, from affordability and last-mile distribution to financing, behavior change and market development, and the partnerships and policy measures needed to translate clean cooking commitments into measurable impact.

Hosted by @epd_rwanda, in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure, #RE4SG2026 comes as African countries work to expand electricity access through Mission 300, strengthen energy security, scale renewable energy, advance clean cooking and accelerate electric mobility.

At GGGI, we believe that renewable energy and energy efficiency are complementary pillars of a sustainable energy transition. By working with partners to build energy systems that are efficient, resilient, low-carbon, and inclusive, we support member states in achieving sustainable development while creating new opportunities for green investment and economic growth.

#GreenGrowth #EnergyEfficiency #CleanCooking #RenewableEnergy #Rwanda #JustTransition

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

As @GGGI_Rwanda marked #10YearsOfPartnership with the Government of Rwanda, we also took a moment to recognize some of the partners who have helped shape this journey.

From Government institutions and development partners to private-sector actors, each partner has played a role in advancing Rwanda’s green growth and climate resilience agenda.

🏆 Green Growth Leadership Award, recognizing a decade of visionary partnership in anchoring and advancing Rwanda’s green growth journey:

🔹 Ministry of Infrastructure | @RwandaInfra
🔹 Ministry of Environment | @EnvironmentRw
🔹 Rwanda Environment Management Authority | @REMA_Rwanda

🌱 Green Growth Catalyst Award, recognizing partnerships that have helped unlock investment and accelerate action:

🔹 Rwanda Green Fund | @GreenFundRw, for our longstanding partnership in unlocking innovative and sustainable finance for Rwanda’s green growth.
🔹 Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, for our collaboration in advancing sustainable waste management and the circular economy.
🔹 Republic of South Korea, for catalytic support to green the New Kigali International Airport and establish a Super ESCO.

💡 Green Growth Innovative Partnership Award, recognizing partnerships that have brought new approaches and solutions to Rwanda’s climate agenda:

🔹 Government of Canada, for supporting the AI-powered IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform, which helps integrate and track gender-responsive climate action under Rwanda’s NDC 3.0 and other climate initiatives.
🔹 Government of Italy, for a longstanding and versatile partnership supporting Rwanda’s sustainable development.

♻️ First Mover Sustainability Award

🔹 @SkolRwanda Ltd, for its commitment to reducing environmental impacts, advancing more sustainable packaging through Virunga Water, introduced as Rwanda’s first locally produced water in returnable glass bottles.

🏢 Leadership in Green Buildings Award

🔹 Norrsken, for its commitment to creating a workspace that brings sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship together.

📣 Excellence in Green Growth Communication Award

🔹 @SpruikAgency, for its longstanding collaboration with GGGI in communicating green growth initiatives and helping bring Rwanda’s sustainability story to wider audiences.

To all the partners who have walked this journey with us: thank you for your trust, collaboration and commitment.

The journey continues, and so does our shared work to build a greener, more resilient Rwanda.

#10YearsOfPartnership #10YearsOfImpact #GreenGrowth #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿 #ClimateAction

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

🤝🏿 Celebrating 10 years of partnership in advancing green growth in Rwanda

Yesterday, @GGGI_Rwanda celebrated a decade of partnership with @RwandaGov, marking the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Host Country Agreement between the Government of Rwanda and the Global Green Growth Institute | @gggi_hq.

Over the past decade, our collaboration has translated a shared vision for green growth into tangible results in sustainable and innovative finance, green cities and infrastructure, just and inclusive energy transitions, and sustainable landscapes and agrifood systems, while ensuring that no one is left behind.

The anniversary brought together representatives from the Government, development partners, donors, private sector, climate champions and academia. Together with our partners, we reflected on the journey, the milestones, the partnerships that made them possible, and looked ahead to the work that remains to advance Rwanda’s climate ambitions.

We were honoured to have Hon. Armand Zingiro, Minister of State at @RwandaInfra, as the Guest of Honour, alongside Dr. @MalleFofana, GGGI’s Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Green Growth Implementation Directorate.

A sincere thank you to all our partners and friends who joined us to celebrate this milestone and, more importantly, to everyone who has contributed to GGGI's #10YearsOfPartnership and #10YearsOfImpact.

#GreenGrowth #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿 #ClimateAction

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

How do we turn waste into resources? Min. @Dr_Arakwiye held a strategic dialogue with Dr. Mallé Fofana, Deputy Executive Director at @gggi_hq , highlighting 🇷🇼climate resilient infrastructure investment framework & the opportunities it offers to advance 🇷🇼 sustainable waste Mgt.

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

🇷🇼🌱10 years of partnership. One shared ambition: a greener, more resilient Rwanda.

Today, @GGGI_Rwanda marks 10 years of partnership with the Government of Rwanda |@RwandaGov, a decade of working together to turn green growth ambition into policies, investments and practical solutions.

The partnership began in 2016, with the signing of the Host Country Agreement, establishing the foundation for GGGI’s permanent presence in Rwanda.

Over the past decade, that partnership has evolved significantly, from supporting green urban planning and climate-resilient cities to advancing green buildings, energy efficiency, e-mobility, sustainable waste management, circular economy and nature-based solutions.

@CarolineCMRaes, Deputy Regional Director for Quality of Delivery and Country Representative for Rwanda, sat down with @NewTimesRwanda to share key milestones from @10YearsOfPartnership with the Government of Rwanda.

🔗 https://t.co/sXkFH3zcrZ

Enjoy the read and stay tuned to learn more about our journey of impact

#GGGIRwanda10Years #GreenGrowth #Rwanda #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestment #SustainableDevelopment

[Ministry of Infrastructure | Rwanda @RwandaInfra]

Today, Minister of State @zimuyenzi joined the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and partners to commemorate 10 years of partnership between GGGI and the Government of Rwanda.

Over the past decade, this partnership has contributed to Rwanda’s green and sustainable development agenda through key interventions in water and sanitation, renewable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and green growth.

Marking this important milestone, the Minister of State reaffirmed the Government of Rwanda’s commitment to strengthening this partnership and advancing innovative and sustainable solutions that improve livelihoods, build climate resilience, and accelerate Rwanda’s sustainable development journey.

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

💡 Building on the achievements of the 2019 Energy Efficiency Strategy, the SPREE process will adopt an inclusive and data-driven approach to address critical gaps in data availability, financing, and implementation capacity.

We look forward to working closely with all partners and stakeholders to develop a practical and impactful strategy that accelerates Rwanda’s transition to a more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable future

Together, we are powering a future of greater efficiency, sustainability, and green growth. 🌍⚡

#EnergyEfficiency #SPREE #Rwanda #GreenGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #GGGI #MININFRA #Facility2050 #AFD #NetZero #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

🚀 Kick-off of Rwanda’s National Energy Efficiency Strategy 2027–2037

Last week, @GGGI_Rwanda , in collaboration with the @RwandaInfra (MININFRA) and with support from @AFD_en through #Facility2050, officially launched the development of the Strategy and Projections for Rwanda’s Energy Efficiency (#SPREE).

The virtual kick-off workshop brought together key stakeholders across government, development partners, and the private sector to align on the vision, scope, and roadmap for this important national strategy.

#EnergyEfficiency #SPREE #Rwanda #GreenGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #GGGI #MININFRA #Facility2050 #AFD #NetZero #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

The session provided a valuable opportunity to dive into the data, methodology, and strategic pathways that will shape Rwanda’s energy efficiency agenda over the next decade.

🌱 From insightful discussions and remarks, one message stood out clearly:
👉Energy efficiency is not only a policy priority, but also a shared responsibility and a strategic opportunity for Rwanda’s growth and climate ambition.

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

Rwanda will host the #NAPExpo2026 in just two weeks.

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo is a global platform that brings countries together to share solutions, tools & experiences on climate change adaptation.

Kigali is ready to welcome the world🌍
#ClimateAction

[ACES-Centre for Excellence for Sustainable Cooling @ACES_Cooling]

As @CarolineCMRaes, the country representative of @GGGI_Rwanda, put it:

📌Investors are looking for 4 key things.

1️⃣The climate impact
2️⃣Will this project make money?
3️⃣Is the risk manageable?
4️⃣Scalable projects

#UKRwandaClimate #GreenInvestmentAfrica

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Earlier today, @GGGI_Rwanda and @expertisefrance, in partnership with @RwandaGov through @Rwanda_Housing and @RwandaProcure, kick off a project to conduct a study on strengthening Rwanda’s Green Building Materials and Equipment Market.

The study will assess the availability, affordability, and supply of green construction materials and equipment across the country. Its findings will inform practical, evidence-based green procurement guidelines for the construction sector and support the growth of a stronger, more resilient green construction ecosystem.

The market readiness study is part of the Green Public Financial Management (PFM) Technical Assistance Program, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) |@AFD_en and implemented by Expertise France.

Today’s kick off aligned partners on the study’s scope and methodology, gathered early stakeholder input, and marked the start of broader engagement.

#GreenRwanda, #GreenGrowth

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Today, we pause, reflect, and look forward.

@GGGI_Rwanda is hosting a project closure & reflection session to celebrate two years of action and impact under @theGCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Project.

This project was implemented in partnership with @EnvironmentRw, @REMA_Rwanda, @Lands_Rwanda and focused on enhancing sustainable land use management, access to climate finance, gender and social inclusion, and building institutional and local community capacities to accelerate climate action.

Stay tuned to learn more about the project results!

#GreenRwanda #ClimateAction #GreenGrowth

[Umukunzi Diane @UmukunziD]

RT @GGGI_Rwanda: Today's event brings together Government officials, development partners, civil society organisations, and other stakehold…

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Carbon Markets: Compliance vs. Voluntary

After a brief year-end hiatus, we are back and ready to pick up where we left off with our campaign on carbon markets.

Over the past weeks, we’ve explored why climate change matters to each of us, what Rwanda has committed to under the Paris Agreement, and the basics of carbon markets. If you’ve been following along, thank you for staying with us. If you’re just joining, welcome, you’re right on time.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll dive deeper into different types of carbon markets, how they work, and break down Article 6, its components, and key concepts.

Let’s get started by examining the two types of carbon markets shaping today’s landscapes:

✅ Compliance Carbon Markets – Regulated by governments, these mandatory systems require companies in high-emission sectors to limit their emissions. Companies can trade emissions allowances, buying additional allowances if they exceed their emission limits or selling surplus allowances if they emit less than allowed.

✅ Voluntary Carbon Markets – Where companies, organizations and individuals voluntarily buy carbon credits to compensate emissions beyond regulations and enhance their sustainability efforts.

These two markets are turning carbon into a cost and an opportunity. They reward emissions reductions and help finance climate-friendly projects and technologies around the world.

In summary:

✍🏿Compliance market = mandatory, government-regulated.

✍🏿Voluntary market = optional, market-driven.

#KnowCarbonMarkets #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 #ClimateAction #Article6 #ParisAgreement #GGGI #GreenGrowth #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #GreenEconomy

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

2025 has been a year of momentum and resilience, and you stood with us every step of the way to advance Rwanda’s #GreenGrowth agenda.

We are truly grateful for your trust and partnership.🙏🏿

As the festive season begins, the entire team at @GGGI_Rwanda wishes you a joyful Christmas & a prosperous, greener New Year 2026.

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

We are on the second day of the capacity-building workshop on carbon markets & Article 6 of the Paris Agreement implementation.

Today, through presentations and simulation games, participants continue their learning journey, gaining hands-on skills on the carbon project eligibility criteria and project cycle under Rwanda’s Carbon Market Framework.

💪 Each session builds confidence and technical know-how to help Rwanda engage effectively in international carbon markets and harness climate finance opportunities.

#KnowCarbonMarkets #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 #ClimateAction #Article6 #ParisAgreement #GGGI #GreenGrowth #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonCredits

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

The capacity-building workshop on Carbon Markets and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is underway…

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Mr Tohid Nowdel, @GGGI_Rwanda’s Carbon Pricing Senior Officer, noted: “Building institutional readiness is the cornerstone of Rwanda’s successful participation in international carbon markets. By empowering public institutions with the right skills and confidence, we are paving the way for the country to unlock new climate finance opportunities under Article 6.”

Through interactive sessions, expert insights, and knowledge sharing, participants from 15 public institutions are gaining both technical and practical skills to strengthen their readiness to meaningfully engage in carbon markets and drive Rwanda’s green growth ambitions.

#KnowCarbonMarkets #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 #ClimateAction #Article6 #ParisAgreement #GGGI #GreenGrowth #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonCredits

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Partnering to enhance Rwanda’s Readiness for Carbon Markets!

From October 13–15, 2025, government stakeholders are convening in @MusanzeDistrict for a high-impact capacity-building workshop on carbon markets and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement implementation.

The workshop aims to strengthen public institutions’ readiness to effectively engage in carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement — a key step toward operationalizing Rwanda’s National Carbon Market Framework.

Through interactive sessions, expert insights, and knowledge sharing, participants will gain skills needed to:

✅ Understand Article 6 mechanisms.
✅ Navigate carbon market operations.
✅ Contribute to Rwanda’s climate and development goals through carbon finance.

The workshop is organized as part of the “Rwanda Article 6 Readiness and Carbon Market Framework Operationalization” project funded by @gggi_hq's Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF), delivered by @GGGI_Rwanda in collaboration with @REMA_Rwanda.

#KnowCarbonMarkets #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 #ClimateAction #Article6 #ParisAgreement #GGGI #GreenGrowth #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonCredits