Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network

Advocating for gender equality and empowering women to shape policies in water and climate sectors for sustainable resource management and a resilient future.

[UN Women Rwanda @unwomenrwanda]

The National Gender Policy (2021) & AFAWA Strategy stand as key frameworks for #GenderEquality & #WomenEconomicEmpowerment in Rwanda. Through @JPRWEE, #RuralWomen are equipped to translate these frameworks into field-level realities for inclusive development. Follow the thread👇

[Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network @WwccnOrg]

As an implementing partner in Rwanda's CND Project, WWCCN goes beyond gender-sensitive approaches.
Our work is grounded in gender-responsive & transformative frameworks that challenge the barriers preventing women/youth/men from equally shaping and benefiting from climate action.

[Rwanda Forestry Authority @RwandaForestry]

Happening in @MusanzeDistrict: RFA, through Congo Nile Divide Project, is hosting a Technical Advisory Committee workshop to review overall project progress & implementation status of the 2026 action plan, and provide strategic & technical guidance to enhance project performance.

[Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network @WwccnOrg]

are not just aware of this information, but empowered to act on it.

Congratulations to @MeteoRwanda, @UNDP_Rwanda, #SOFF, @WMO, and all partners who made this possible. Rwanda is committed to climate resilience!

#ClimateAction 🇷🇼🌿

[Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network @WwccnOrg]

A Milestone for Rwanda, the Region, and Africa!
This will positively impact different sectors, including agriculture, health, disaster management, and aviation.

WWCCN is ready to bridge the gap btn scientific data & communities, ensuring that women/youth/farmers, & local leaders

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Today, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye officiated the launch of Rwanda’s first Automatic Upper-Air Station in @HuyeDistrict.

The station marks a major step forward in strengthening weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and Rwanda’s contribution to global meteorological observations.

[Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network @WwccnOrg]

It also reinforced the need for stronger regional collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and coordinated action to address existing policy and implementation gaps across the WPS–climate–environment nexus.

[Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network @WwccnOrg]

We were pleased to participate in the Regional Knowledge Exchange on the Nexus of #WPS, Climate Change, and Environment held in Uganda.
This important convening strengthened regional dialogue while advancing the meaningful participation of women in shaping sustainable solutions.

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye highlighted Rwanda’s commitment to restoring ecosystems while advancing economic development and community well-being, proving that local action can deliver global impact.

#GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

[Nile Basin Discourse Forum-Rwanda (NBDF) @Nbdf_Rwanda]

NBD Rwanda participated in the Nile Basin community dialogues (29–30 April, Ngara 🇹🇿), bringing together Burundi, Rwanda & Tanzania to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the Kagera Basin.
Advancing , climate resilience & community led solutions.
#OneNileOneFamily

[Nile Basin Discourse @nilebasin]

Transboundary action is key to climate resilience in #KageraBasin
@nilebasin convened 50+ stakeholders from Burundi, Rwanda & Tanzania in Ngara (29–30 April) to advance in IWRM & climate solutions
Community-driven, nature-based approaches are critical.
#ClimateAction #OneNile

[Kigali Genocide Memorial @Kigali_Memorial]

President @PaulKagame and the @FirstLadyRwanda lit the Flame of Remembrance. This flame, a symbol of hope and resilience, will burn brightly for 100 days, mirroring the length of the Genocide against the Tutsi. It serves as a beacon of remembrance, inspiring us to honour the past, cherish the present, and build a future rooted in unity and peace. #Kwibuka32

[UN Women Rwanda @unwomenrwanda]

This #IWD2026, Kigali came together for an uplifting #CarFreeDay filled with energy and solidarity.

This year’s national theme reminds us: "Umugore ni Uw’Agaciro - Empowered Women, Stronger Nation."

When women & girls are equipped and supported to rise, #Rwanda rises with them.

[UN Women Rwanda @unwomenrwanda]

“#RuralWomen are the backbone of #agriculture. Yet, if agriculture were a race, they’d run twice as far, often barefoot, but still pass the baton with a smile. It’s time we gave them better shoes and the head start they deserve," inspired @RasDagmawi, @IFAD Rwanda & Burundi Rep.

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

📢 We’re live at Kigali Marriott!

Today, Rwanda takes a bold step toward inclusive climate action with the official launch of "IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform", the Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (#GESI) Index and Simulation Tool.

This #AI-driven tool developed by @gggi_hq in collaboration with the @RwandaGov through @REMA_Rwanda, with support from the @ndcpartnership and with funding from @environmentca will help integrate and track gender-responsive and socially inclusive actions in Rwanda’s #NDCs 3.0.

Follow this thread for all the highlights!

#GESI #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #IWACUMonitoringPlatform #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

[UNDP Africa @UNDPAfrica]

With the rise of AI, new forms of digital violence are emerging; deepfakes, image manipulation, voice cloning and online impersonation.

Technology should protect, not harm. We need ethics, safeguards & accountability.

#16Days
#NoExcuse

[Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network @RccdnRwanda]

The conference aims to close the research-to-policy gap by turning gender climate evidence into actionable solutions. It provides a platform to synthesize findings, identify policy entry points & strengthen collaboration for gender-responsive climate action.

[Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network @RccdnRwanda]

RCCDN is participating in a 2-day Gender & Climate Change Conference organized by @MoE_Rwanda, @giz_rwanda, @WwccnOrg, @GGGI_Rwanda ande @KvinnaKvinnaINT. The event gathers gender advocates, climate researchers, policymakers & partners to advance gender-responsive climate action.

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

🌍☘️Elevating Evidence into Action: Gender-Responsive Climate Policy Dialogue in Rwanda

Excited to share that we are part of the on-going 2nd Rwanda Conference on Gender and Climate Change (RCGCC 2025) on November 26–27 in Kigali, under the theme:
“Elevating Evidence into Action: A Gender-Responsive Climate Policy Dialogue.”

On the first day, @GGGI_Rwanda was honored to lead Thematic Session A on “Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in NDC 3.0”, presented by @AntoNiyitegeka
The session highlighted:

🔹 Why GESI matters: Climate shocks are not gender-neutral, and inclusion essential for resilience.

🔹 The GESI Index: A new tool to measure and track integration of gender and social inclusion in climate policies, simplifying complex data into actionable insights.

🔹 AI-powered GESI Simulation: Demonstrated how aligning NDC 3.0 with Vision 2050 can guide evidence-based planning and decision-making.

💡 Key Recommendations from this session:
- Strengthen gender-disaggregated data systems
- Institutionalize inclusive practices like Gender Equality Seals and workplace-based childcare
- Scale up cross-sector partnerships for GESI integration
- Leverage AI-driven tools for smarter and fairer climate planning

👏 Huge thanks to the @EnvironmentRw, @WwccnOrg, @KvinnaKvinnaINT, @giz_rwanda, and all partners for making this dialogue impactful. Together, we’re building a greener, fairer future for Rwanda and beyond.

#RCGCC2025 #GenderAndClimate #GGGI #NDC #GESI #ClimateAction #GreenGrowth #AIForClimate

[Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network @WwccnOrg]

👏 A successful Day 1 of the conference! Tomorrow, we continue with the agenda, to name a few topics:
🌿Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Gaps & Pathways;
🌿Gender-Responsive Smart Agriculture for Climate Resilience.
Do not miss!
@EnvironmentRw @giz_rwanda
#RCGCC2025

[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

[Women for Water and Climate Cooperation Network @WwccnOrg]

The 2nd #RCGCC2025 is officially taking place! A space rich with knowledge where evidence meets policy, and data is transformed into solutions that strengthen our national climate-resilience agenda.
#GenderClimateAction 🌿
#GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿
#GenderEquality