Category: Environment

Le Lancet Count-down, rapport publié chaque année par une centaine de chercheurs internationaux, propose pour la première fois, mercredi, des estimations précises de la mortalité liée aux conséquences du réchauffement climatique comme les vagues de chaleur, les feux de forêt ou encore la pollution aérienne. Le bilan se compte en millions de morts. Canicules, sécheresses, pollution aérienne… Les effets du réchauffement climatique sur la santé continuent à s’aggraver dans le monde, avec des millions de morts à la clé, prévient mercredi 28 octobre un rapport annuel publié par la revue…

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When Kigali hosted the UCI World Cycling Championships from September 21 to 28, 2025, the spotlight was not only on the cyclists racing through the city’s streets but also on an invisible, yet vital, element of urban life “air quality”. An analysis by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) revealed that the temporary closure of major city roads during the championship week led to a remarkable improvement in Kigali’s air quality. With nearly one thousand cyclists competing and traffic restrictions rerouting passenger vehicles while trucks were diverted to alternative roads,…

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Climate change has become one of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century, threatening lives, livelihoods and ecosystems across the globe. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, melting glaciers and devastating floods are no longer distant projections but realities already affecting communities. While the scientific evidence is clear on the causes, the question remains: how do we prevent an even greater crisis? According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), human activity is the main driver of climate change. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural…

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In Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, every morning thousands of engines start up across the country. Most of them are old imported vehicles, with exhaust pipes that release thick, black smoke. Behind this seemingly ordinary routine hides a silent threat: Air pollution a danger to both human health and the environment. At first glance, the Rwandan capital appears modern and clean. But beneath this polished surface lies a troubling reality. In busy areas like Nyabugogo, Remera and Kimironko, chronic traffic jams turn the city into an open air gas chamber. Jean-Baptiste, a…

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Despite its reputation as a conservation success story, Rwanda faces an urgent threat its rich biodiversity is slipping away under pressure from human activity, climate change and habitat loss. In the heart of Africa, Rwanda is often praised as a model of environmental recovery and reforestation. But behind the rolling green hills and flourishing national parks lies a growing concern that few are talking about an accelerating loss of biodiversity that threatens the very soul of this “land of a thousand hills.” A growing silence in the forest Nyungwe and…

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Despite its reputation as a conservation success story, Rwanda faces an urgent threat its rich biodiversity is slipping away under pressure from human activity, climate change and habitat loss. In the heart of Africa, Rwanda is often praised as a model of environmental recovery and reforestation. But behind the rolling green hills and flourishing national parks lies a growing concern that few are talking about an accelerating loss of biodiversity that threatens the very soul of this “land of a thousand hills.” A growing silence in the forest Nyungwe and…

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Rwanda, often called the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is a small East African country renowned for its lush landscapes and agricultural productivity. However, with the intensification of climate change, women who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods are facing unprecedented challenges. In a country where over 70% of the population depends on farming, the effects of climate change are particularly harsh on women, who are both primary food producers and key economic actors in the agricultural sector. The Strain of unpredictable weather Climate change in Rwanda manifests through erratic…

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Au Rwanda, l’agriculture, qui fait vivre près de 70 % de la population, est de plus en plus menacée par un ennemi silencieux mais implacable: Le changement climatique. Sécheresses prolongées, pluies imprévisibles, glissements de terrain et apparition de nouveaux ravageurs compromettent la sécurité alimentaire du pays et mettent en péril les moyens de subsistance des agriculteurs. La saison ne prévient plus À Rulindo, Marie Mukankusi, cultivatrice de maïs depuis plus de 25 ans, décrit avec inquiétude les transformations du climat : « Avant, même si nous étions pauvres, nous connaissions les saisons…

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