Ahead of tomorrow’s #COMBIO Project Steering Committee Meeting, PSC members visited project sites today at Ryarubamba Sanctuary, the Muhazi buffer zone, and the Umuvumba River in the @RwandaEast to witness project progress.
🌳#GreenRwanda
Today, The Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA), alongside other partners, marks the International Day of Forests under the theme “Forests and Economies”, in conjunction with celebrations of World Water Day and World Meteorological Day.
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This week, we performed the first Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement (MICS), a highly advanced open-heart procedure that replaces a diseased mitral valve through small incisions between the ribs, avoiding full chest opening.
Uyu munsi, Dr. @nsecorde1, Umuyobozi Mukuru wa @RwandaForestry, ari kumwe na @dkarusisi, Umuyobozi Mukuru wa @BankofKigali, ndetse n’Ubuyobozi bwa @CityofKigali, bifatanyije n’abaturage ba @GasaboDistr hamwe n’izindi nzego zitandukanye mu gikorwa cy’Umuganda rusange usoza ukwezi.
Congs to all countries excelling in Global #innovation2025 Index. Innovations make Nations stronger. #HomeGrownSolutions have put #Rwanda on global map. Let us keep accelerating them.
#RwOT
A major city in Colombia cooled itself by 2°C simply by planting millions of trees and shrubs—demonstrating that nature provides one of the most effective cooling solutions available.
Medellín has turned its urban environment into a cooler, more livable space through its innovative Green Corridors project, launched in 2016. The initiative planted nearly 880,000 trees and 2.5 million smaller plants along busy roads and waterways, replacing heat-trapping concrete with lush vegetation. This created an extensive network of interconnected green zones that function like natural cooling systems, reducing the city's average temperature by more than 2°C.
Beyond cooling, the project delivers wide-ranging benefits: it purifies the air, boosts urban biodiversity by welcoming back wildlife, and fosters a healthier atmosphere through shade and evapotranspiration—the natural process by which plants release water vapor. Honored with the 2019 Ashden Award for Cooling by Nature, Medellín's approach has become an inspiring model for cities worldwide seeking sustainable ways to adapt to rising temperatures and combat climate change.
Uyu munsi mu mateka y'Itorero #ADEPR umugore wa mbere yahawe inshingano za gishumba, abagore bambere 15 n'abagabo 29 barobanuriwe izonshingano mu bikorwa byatangiriye mu Rurembo rwa Huye. Birakomeza kugeza ku wa 18 muri uku kwezi, mu bazasengerwa 33% bazaba ari abagore.
As we approach the end of the year, I want to share one of the most unforgettable experiences from this past year in the beautiful country of Rwanda. I was invited by the Government of Rwanda, as an Arsenal ambassador, to witness the country’s remarkable work in environmental preservation especially the protection of its ecosystems and the reintroduction of gorilla families. From the very beginning, the dedication of local communities stood out, turning tourism into a sustainable, locally driven economy.
Rwanda’s leadership in addressing climate change left a strong impression on me.
Monthly community waste-collection days practised not only in Kigali but also across rural areas, show how collective action can create meaningful change. It’s an approach many countries could learn from. 🌱
I had the honour of meeting President @PaulKagame to discuss Rwanda’s long-term sustainability strategy, and I was also invited to take part in the incredible yearly naming ceremony of a newborn baby gorilla, a cultural moment that reflects the country’s conservation achievements.
The encounter that will stay with me the longest was spending a day with Rambo’s gorilla family, just a meter and a half from a silverback.
It was a calm, powerful reminder of our place in nature and our responsibility to protect it. 🦍
What moved me most was Rwanda’s spirit.
A nation that has faced immense hardship now stands as a testament to resilience and unity.
The warmth and openness of its people left me with a quiet but lasting sense of hope and a belief that renewal is not only possible, but already happening.
I want to thank the President of Rwanda, @Arsenal Football Club and Oorwanda for making this journey possible, and above all, the people of Rwanda who made me feel at home.
Rwanda will forever hold a place in my heart.
❤️ 🤍
Across the world, forest education is falling behind:
❌ Indigenous knowledge is often ignored
❌ Gender & ethnic diversity are lacking
❌ Ecosystem services are poorly covered
We need education systems that reflect the people, cultures, & ecosystems they serve.
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#Trees4Resilience
“Anyone can plant a tree, but restoring landscapes takes the right trees, & long-term support.”
At the #ACS2, experts highlighted the need for quality tree seed, finance, & community-led restoration to scale climate-smart solutions.
Read🔗 https://t.co/0vvftm7I22
#Trees4Resilience
“At RFA, our goal is not only to grow trees but thriving communities, resilient to climate risks, nourished by diversified livelihoods, and enriched by healthy landscapes,” stated Dr. @nsecorde1 during the side event on Scaling Agroforestry with Smallholder Farmers.
#WCA2025 🌳