Munyeshyaka Jean Pierre

Challenges must be there, but solutions too

[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]

🤝🏿🇷🇼 What does 10 years of partnership look like?

It looks like people coming together, ideas turning into action, and a shared commitment to building a greener, more resilient Rwanda.

From turning a shared vision for green growth into tangible results, GGGI’s #10YearsOfImpact journey has been shaped by partnership.

🎥 Watch the highlights from our 10th anniversary celebration and relive some of the moments that marked this important milestone.

Special thanks to our partners and friends who joined us.
#10YearsOfPartnership #10YearsOfImpact #GreenGrowth #GreenRwanda

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

#10YearsOfPartnership #10YearsOfImpact

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭

The third chapter of our #10YearsOfPartnership journey takes us into GGGI’s pioneering work in advancing Rwanda’s just and inclusive energy transitions.

In Rwanda, energy use contributes 18% of the country’s 8.7 MtCO₂e emissions, making energy efficiency (EE) central to its NDC 3.0 target of a 53% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035.

As one of the top 20 fastest electrifying countries globally, Rwanda recognizes the climate and economic benefits offered by energy efficiency. Scaling EE could cut emissions by 0.16 million tCO₂ annually, unlock an EE market estimated at USD 70-75 million, manage peak demand, reduce the need for additional power generation, ease fiscal pressure, and lower electricity costs.

Over the past 10 years, @GGGI_Rwanda spearheaded pioneering efforts alongside the Government of Rwanda and partners to catalyze this transition. Working closely with @RwandaInfra, GGGI has supported efforts to strengthen the policy and investment landscape for energy efficiency.

Click through to learn more. Stay tuned for the next chapter as we continue uncovering the milestones, partnerships and people behind #10YearsOfImpact.

#GreenGrowth #GreenRwanda #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #Vision2050 #NST2 #SustainableEnergy

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Yesterday, we were pleased to welcome Hong Seok Kim, Ph.D., Chief Representative of the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) Ghana, for a courtesy visit to GGGI Rwanda.

@CarolineCMRaes, Deputy Regional Director for Quality of Delivery and Country Representative, GGGI Rwanda, briefed Dr. Hong on GGGI’s ongoing investment initiatives and strategic priorities in Rwanda, with a particular focus on opportunities to scale up waste management and resource recovery solutions.

The discussions explored how GGGI and KEITI can work together to turn promising ideas into bankable projects that support sustainable infrastructure and advance Rwanda’s circular economy ambitions.

Dr. Hong reaffirmed KEITI’s interest in supporting the development of future project pipelines through pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, while contributing to the successful implementation of investment opportunities.

#GreenGrowth #CircularEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #WasteManagement #ResourceRecovery #ClimateAction

[Munyeshyaka Jean Pierre @jmunyeshyaka]

Proud to be part of this journey

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

The journey to walk you through our #10YearsOfPartnership begins today...

Today, we spotlight GGGI's work with the Government of Rwanda | @RwandaGov and partners in building greener, more resilient cities and infrastructure.

By 2050, Rwanda envisions that 70% of its population will live in urban areas. As the country continues its journey toward becoming a climate-resilient, middle-income country under the National Strategy for Transformation NST2 (2024–2029) and Vision 2050, green, resilient, and circular cities and infrastructure have never been more important.

Rapid urbanization presents tremendous opportunities, but it also brings growing pressure on land, housing, infrastructure, natural resources, and public services. Building cities that are inclusive, resource-efficient and resilient to climate change requires integrated planning, innovative financing, and close collaboration.

Over the past 10 years, @GGGI_Rwanda has proudly partnered with the Government of Rwanda to help turn these ambitions into action.

Follow this thread to learn more about the milestones that have helped strengthen Rwanda’s commitment to creating cities that are more liveable, resilient and economically competitive.

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 #10YearsOfPartnership.

#GreenGrowth #GreenRwanda #ClimateAction #GreenUrbanization #Vision2050 #NST2 #GreenGrowth #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #Rwanda #PartnershipForImpact

[Munyeshyaka Jean Pierre @jmunyeshyaka]

Proud to be part of this journey

Thinking locally, acting globally, and applying locally for a sustainable and climate resilient built environment @gggi_hq @GGGIAfrica @GGGI_Rwanda

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

🎉 GGGI Rwanda 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐯��𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡🇷🇼.

A decade ago, the Global Green Growth Institute | @gggi_hq and @RwandaGov signed a Host Country Agreement, establishing our institute’s long-term presence in the country as a trusted green growth advisor and partner of choice. Since then, our partnership has grown from strength to strength, guided by one shared vision: 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚.

From shaping green growth policies and mobilizing transformative green investments to promoting sustainable cities, restoring landscapes, advancing circular-economy solutions, and championing inclusive climate action, the journey has been one of collaboration, innovation, and impact.

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲.

In the days ahead, we'll be taking you through some of the milestones and partnerships that have shaped this remarkable journey. Follow along!

#10YearsOfPartnership #GreenGrowth #GreenRwanda🌿 #ClimateAction

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Strengthening regional collaboration for green growth.

Today, @GGGI_Rwanda was pleased to host a delegation from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Guinea during their study tour to Rwanda.

The delegation learned how GGGI supports the Government of Rwanda through strategic policy advisory support, mobilizing green investments, institutional capacity development, and knowledge exchange to advance the country’s green growth and climate resilience agenda.

The visit reflects the growing value of South-South cooperation in accelerating green growth and climate resilience across Africa.

#GreenRwanda 🌿 #SouthSouthCooperation

[Munyeshyaka Jean Pierre @jmunyeshyaka]

Remember unite renew

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Today, the @GGGI_Rwanda team joined the nation in marking the 100 days of commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka 32) through visits to the Nyanza Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum.

At Nyanza, the final resting place of over 105,000 victims, we paid tribute through a moment of remembrance and wreath-laying, honoring the lives lost and standing in solidarity with survivors.

During the visit, @CarolineCMRaes, GGGI Deputy Regional Director for Quality of Delivery and Rwanda Country Representative, emphasized that remembrance must inspire action. She called for continued commitment to building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies.

Our visit to the Campaign Against Genocide Museum further highlighted the courage and sacrifices made to stop the genocide and save lives. It stands as a powerful testament to the enduring values of #unity, #resilience, #Love and #hope.

For @GGGI_Rwanda , this commemoration is a solemn moment to reflect on our shared responsibility to build a future rooted in peace, inclusion, and sustainable development, ensuring that such a tragedy never happens again.

🕯️ Kwibuke Twiyubaka — We remember, we unite, we renew.

#Kwibuka32 #RememberUniteRenew #GGGIRwanda #NeverAgain #Rwanda #SustainableDevelopment #UnityAndResilience

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Last Friday, 12 June 2026, Our Deputy Regional Director, Quality of Delivery, and Country Representative, Rwanda @CarolineCMRaes, alongside the @GGGI_Rwanda team, was honored to join @GreenFundRw’s CEO @TeddyMugabo to mark the signing of a renewed #MoU between our two institutions.

As we renew our collaboration, we build on nearly a #decade of strong partnership and shared impact. This continued engagement reflects our joint commitment to supporting Rwanda in delivering on its ambitious climate goals, including the #SDGs, the Paris Agreement, Rwanda’s #NDC 3.0, and the Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy.

Through this partnership, #GGGI and the Rwanda Green Fund will work together to:

✅ Mobilize green investments and climate finance
✅ Strengthen carbon markets and advance Article 6 implementation
✅ Support innovative financing solutions
✅ Provide technical advisory services on green technologies
✅ Develop a pipeline of high-impact climate and green growth projects

We are grateful for the continued trust and collaboration of the @GreenFundRw and look forward to deepening our efforts to mobilize sustainable finance and accelerate Rwanda’s transition to a greener, more resilient future.

#GGGI #GreenGrowth #ClimateAction #Rwanda #ClimateFinance #NDC

[Dr Sabin Nsanzimana @nsanzimanasabin]

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[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

From vision to impact: Building Rwanda's climate resilience.

Without a land use master plan, development is left to chance.

⏭️For families, it means homes built in high-risk zones are exposed to floods and landslides.
⏭️For businesses, it creates uncertainty, investments that may not survive the next climate shock.
⏭️ For the country, it leads to degraded ecosystems, lost productivity, and a costly cycle of reacting to disasters instead of preventing them.

Through @theGCF Readiness Preparatory Support Project, that story is changing. The project has helped build Rwanda's climate resilience through climate-resilient and integrated District Land Use Plans (DLUPs) for @BureraDistrict and @RutsiroDistrict.

These plans guide how land supports people’s livelihoods, protects ecosystems, and enables sustainable and inclusive socio-economic growth.

Over 1 million people in Burera and Rutsiro districts are expected to gain improved access to basic services, climate-resilient infrastructure, planned settlements, and productive land use that supports economic growth and job creation.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and Preparatory Support Project was implemented by @GGGI_Rwanda in partnership with @EnvironmentRw, @REMA_Rwanda, and @Lands_Rwanda.

🎥Watch the video to hear directly from partners and communities about how the project is turning climate policy into practical, life-changing action on the ground.

#ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #Rwanda #GreenGrowth #GCF #LandUsePlanning #Burera #Rutsiro #GGGI

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Today, @GGGI_Rwanda joins Rwandans, friends of Rwanda, and the international community in the solemn commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

We honour the memory of the victims and stand in solidarity with survivors for their resilience.

Remember – Unite – Renew.

#Kwibuka32

[Yolande Makolo 🇷🇼 @YolandeMakolo]

Football is beautiful because a team from many provinces, many languages and many stories can wear one jersey and make a whole nation dream. That spirit of unity is too precious to be turned into hate. Félicitations! #Fimbu

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Ntimuzacikwe n'ikiganiro BIRAVUGWA cya @isangostar cyo kuri uyu wa Gatatu, 17/3/2026

Abatumirwa bazagaruka ku mikorere y’isoko rya karuboni n’uko rifasha mu kugabanya imyuka yoherezwa mu kirere no guhangana n’ingaruka z’imihindagurikire y’ibihe.

Isaha y'ikiganiro: 8h00 - 9h30AM

[Munyeshyaka Jean Pierre @jmunyeshyaka]

@GisagaraDistr

[Gisagara District @GisagaraDistr]

The Secretary General of @ralgarwanda visited Gisagara District and met with the District Executive Committee to discuss collaboration betweenDistrictand RALGA, performance of District Administration, challenges, and ways to improve service delivery.
@RwandaLocalGov @RwandaSouth

[GGGI Rwanda @GGGI_Rwanda]

Today marks the start of the Leveraging Finance and Investments for Green Transition (LIFT) Programme scoping mission in Rwanda.

The mission is organized by GGGI in partnership with @SwedeninRW and @Sida and aims to assess and identify climate finance priorities for the LIFT program in Rwanda.

Launched in 2025 at the Second Africa Climate Summit, the LIFT program was designed by @gggi_hq in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency to support African countries in unlocking climate finance by addressing systemic barriers and strengthening the capacity of governments, accredited institutions, and financial intermediaries.

The program is expected to mobilize at least USD 50 million in climate finance during its initial phase (2025–2027) in 7 partner countries, including Rwanda.

#GreenRwanda, #GreenGrowth, #ClimateFinance.

[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

[Dr. Jean Damascene BIZIMANA @DrDamascene]

Shedding light on the Rwandan concept of UBWENGE, which racists are manipulating and distorting.

Supporters of Congolese General Sylvain Ekenge are relentlessly attacking him on social media, attempting to exonerate him for his hate speech targeting the Tutsi ethnic group, which he delivered publicly on DRC state television in his capacity as spokesperson for the FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo). To this end, racists are deliberately distorting the Rwandan cultural concept of UBWENGE, which signifies intelligence in Rwandan custom and tradition, giving it a negative connotation, suggesting that Rwandans use the notion of UBWENGE to lie. This is the same lie that was spread a few years ago by the infamous French denier Pierre Péan. These racists supporting General Ekenge are falsely claiming that UBWENGE in Rwandan custom signifies malice or hypocrisy, which is fundamentally untrue. Malice and hypocrisy have their meaning "uburyarya, uburiganya", never ubwenge in that sense.

Ubwenge is a positive value in our culture that educates children from a young age towards supreme intelligence and brilliance above all else. Rwandans express this positive value of Ubwenge in numerous proverbs, five of which I will mention below:

1) Ubwenge buheze mu nda burabora = Intelligence kept in the belly rots. Meaning: Possessing knowledge alone, or expertise in a particular field without sharing it with others, is a sterile acquisition. Only what is shared germinates and bears fruit.

2) Ubwenge burarahurwa = Knowledge is acquired through training and observation.

3) Ubwenge buva hasi = Intelligence starts from the ground up. This Rwandan proverb is the equivalent of another well-known French proverb that Belgians taught us in secondary school: "Aux âmes bien nées, la valeur n’attend pas le nombre des années= To noble souls, worth does not wait for the number of years."

4) Ubwenge bw’umwe buratuba = The intelligence of one person alone is always insufficient. Its equivalent in French is "Du choc des idées jaillit la lumière" (From the clash of ideas springs light).

5) Ubwenge si ubugingo, umupfumu ntiyapfuye = Intelligence is not health, otherwise the diviner would not die. This means that no human means, not even those of diviners or doctors whom people believe to be all-knowing, can ever overcome death. Diviners and doctors are all subject to the implacable law of death. This is what is said in the Rwandan language, "Imbere y’urupfu twese turareshya" (Before death, we are all equal).

May these examples help people of good faith not to succumb to imposters who, in order to spread their anti-Rwandan hatred, fabricate lies about the concept of UBWENGE, distorting its meaning for hateful and denialist purposes.

Happy end of 2025 and happy new year 2026.

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

🟢END OF YEAR RECAP

In 2025, the Environment, Climate, and Natural Resources Sector has made remarkable progress in protecting natural resources and strengthening climate resilience.

Here’s a look at the key milestones: