@PS_Environment

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Uyu munsi, Umunyamabanga Uhoraho Bingwa Fidèle @PsEnvironment yatangije kumugaragaro igihembwe cyo gutera ibiti n’amashyamba cy’umwaka wa 2026-2027, mu muganda rusange wabereye mu Karere ka Kicukiro, Umurenge wa Gahanga, Akagali ka Mulinja kuri Site ya Nyabigugu.

Insanganyamatsiko y’uyu mwaka iragira iti: “𝐈𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐜𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐲𝐞, 𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐲𝐞.” Ikaba yibutsa buri muturarwanda wese ko gutera igiti ari uruhare rw’umuntu mu kugirira abandi akamaro harimo abariho ubu n’abazaza ndetse n’Isi muri rusange.

Igikorwa cyo gutera ibiti n’Amashyamba cyatangijwe ku mugaragaro uyu munsi ,kizakomereza mu Turere twose tw’Igihugu. Muri iki gihembwe, hazaterwa ibiti birenga miliyoni 100 mu gihugu hose, birimo amashyamba asarurwa, ibiti bivangwa n’imyaka, ibiti bya gakondo n’ibiti by’imbuto.

Today, the Permanent Secretary @PsEnvironment Bingwa Fidèle officially launched the 2026–2027 tree planting season during a Community Work (Umuganda) held in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District, in Mulinja Cell.

This year’s theme, “𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐌𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲".

The tree planting and forest season will continue across all districts of the country. This year, 100 million trees will be planted including trees for production forests, agroforestry, indigenous tree species and fruit trees.

[Office of the PM | Rwanda @PrimatureRwanda]

“Ten years ago, in this very city, the world came together to adopt the Kigali Amendment, committing to phase down hydrofluorocarbons. It was a landmark achievement, showing that the international community could respond collectively to an emerging global challenge”. Prime Minister Nsengiyumva, addressing the High-Level Segment of the 38th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP38).
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“Imyaka icumi irashize, muri uyu Mujyi, Isi ihuriye hamwe ngo yemeze Ivugururwa ry’Amasezerano ya Montreal ryabereye i Kigali. Aya masezerano agamije kugabanya buhoro buhoro ikoreshwa ry’ibinyabutabire bya Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Ibi byari intambwe ikomeye, yagaragaje ko Umuryango Mpuzamahanga ushobora gufatanya mu guhangana n’ikibazo gishya kibasiye Isi yose.” Minisitiri w’Intebe Nsengiyumva, ageza ijambo ku bitabiriye Inama ya 38 yo ku rwego rwo hejuru ihuza Ibihugu byasinye Amasezerano ya Montreal agamije kubungabunga akayunguruzo k’Imirasire y’Izuba (MOP38).

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

📹 Highlights from the High-Level Opening of #MOP38 in Kigali!

World leaders, government representatives and partners came together to reaffirm their commitment to protecting the ozone layer, addressing climate change and advancing global cooperation under the #MontrealProtocol.

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

As we look ahead, let us carry forward the same spirit: evidence guiding action, partnership turning ambition into delivery, and every decision measured by the future it creates for our people and our planet.

Dr Bernadette Arakwiye, President of #MOP38.

#MontrealProtocol

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

"A decade ago, we made a historic commitment. The progress we have achieved since then should give us confidence, but it should also strengthen our ambition and raise our expectations of what we can accomplish together".

Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, Prime Minister.

#MontrealProtocol

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

The #MontrealProtocol delivers benefits across sectors.

Leaders from Rwanda’s key sectors joined the #MOP38 High-Level Opening, reflecting the importance of collective action and the Protocol’s contribution to protecting human health, the ozone layer and the climate.

#MOP38

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Rwanda’s Minister of Environment, @Dr_Arakwiye , has been elected President of the 38th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (#MOP38), marking an important moment for Rwanda’s leadership in advancing global environmental action.

In her capacity as President, Dr. Arakwiye is presiding over discussions bringing together Parties to the Montreal Protocol to review progress, strengthen international cooperation and advance collective efforts to protect the ozone layer while addressing climate-related challenges.

🔴 Watch live: https://t.co/EFFCEqNhMK

#MontrealProtocol #MOP38 #KigaliAmendment #OzoneProtection #ClimateAction

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

🎥 #MOP38 Recap | Preparatory Segment

A look back at the opening of the preparatory segment of the 38th Meeting of the Parties to the #MontrealProtocol in Kigali.

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

This afternoon, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye welcomed a delegation from @TrocaireRwanda and the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, led by Mr. Seán Farrell, Chief Executive Officer of Trócaire and H.E Mags Gaynor, the Ambassador of Ireland to #Uganda and #Rwanda.

The discussions recognised Trócaire’s contribution to Rwanda’s sustainable development priorities and explored opportunities to deepen collaboration in climate change adaptation and resilience, poverty reduction, and disaster risk reduction.

Particular attention was given to climate justice, Rwanda’s vulnerability to climate change, and the importance of ensuring that communities, especially those most affected, remain at the centre of climate action.

The exchange also highlighted shared values of solidarity, human dignity and inclusive development, further strengthening the longstanding ties between Rwanda and Ireland.

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Today, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye delivered a statement during the opening of the preparatory segment, marking the start of the technical discussions ahead of this week’s Meeting of the Parties to the #MontrealProtocol.

#MOP38

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

"Rwanda also makes three further requests. We ask you to endorse the Kigali+10 Declaration. We invite you to join the Friends of the Kigali Amendment, launched in New York together with Brazil and the United Kingdom. And we ask you to carry what you agree here back home, and into your national plans"

- Minister of Environment, @Dr_Arakwiye speaking at the opening of the #MOP38 preparatory segment.

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

“Changing the gas while leaving the equipment inefficient would therefore address only part of the problem. This is why energy efficiency must become an integral part of the #KigaliAmendment implementations.”

@RwandaInfra Minister @ShyakaDamien, during the opening of today’s workshop.

#MontrealProtoco

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

“Changing the gas while leaving the equipment inefficient would therefore address only part of the problem. This is why energy efficiency must become an integral part of the #KigaliAmendment implementations.”
@RwandaInfra Minister @ShyakaDamien, during the opening of today’s workshop.

#MOP38

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

🔴 LIVE FROM KIGALI!
Join us this morning for a Technical Workshop marking 10 Years of the #KigaliAmendment!
We're bringing together experts and partners from around the world to celebrate progress, share lessons and explore priorities for the next decade.
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/ZV6sh2uCYH
#MontrealProtocol

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

On the sidelines of the 2nd Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference in Guyana, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye met with BB Energy representatives Philip Hardwick and Mohamed Bassatne to discuss potential areas of cooperation in Rwanda’s energy sector, including gas supply solutions and initiatives benefiting refugee-hosting communities.
Discussions also explored opportunities to support Rwanda’s ongoing and planned programmes, including potential engagement under the Montreal Protocol.

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

2 days left to #MOP38!

Did you know that South Sudan 🇸🇸 recently became the latest country to ratify the #KigaliAmendment, bringing the total to 176 of the 198 Parties to the #MontrealProtocol?

We encourage all nations to ratify the Amendment so that it can achieve its full potential.

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

Could Kigali mark another important milestone for the #MontrealProtocol?

With just 3 days to #MOP38, Parties are expected to agree on the replenishment of the Multilateral Fund for 2027–2029. This will help finance the continued implementation of the Protocol.

#KigaliAmendment

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Today in Georgetown, Guyana, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye attended the 2nd Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference, held under the theme “Investing in Nature: Accelerating Biodiversity Finance for Sustainable Development.”

She highlighted Rwanda’s approach to aligning environmental policies, institutional coordination and implementation capacity to mobilize biodiversity investments, emphasizing government leadership, community participation and partnerships to scale impact.

During the conference, she received Rwanda’s GBA membership certificate, presented by Guyana’s President.

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

On the sidelines of the 9th Cairo Water Week in Egypt, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye met with H.E. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, to discuss progress in implementing the Rwanda–Egypt MoU on Water Resources Management and Development.

The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in the water sector.

[Rwanda Green Fund @GreenFundRw]

Today, we welcomed the Director General of Meteo Rwanda @AimableGahigi to our office, where he joined our CEO @TeddyMugabo_ to formalise the handover of three automatic weather stations installed through @GreenGicumbi Project.

These stations collect local weather and soil data to help inform climate monitoring and agricultural planning. With @MeteoRwanda taking responsibility for their management and maintenance, this investment will continue to support the communities it was established to serve.

#GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿 #InvestInRwanda