On the sidelines of #UNGA81 in New York, Prime Minister Nsengiyumva met with leaders of key international climate funds to strengthen partnerships behind Rwanda's climate and development priorities. With Green Climate Fund Executive Director Mafalda Duarte, he highlighted the impact of the Green Gicumbi project and explored ways to deepen collaboration and scale up climate finance for Rwanda's resilience and green growth. With Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, Executive Director of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, he welcomed progress in operationalising the Fund and reaffirmed Rwanda's support during its formative phase. Rwanda continues to champion effective, accessible and responsive climate finance that turns global commitments into tangible results. -------------------- Mu Nama y'Inteko Rusange y’Umuryango w’Abibumbye #UNGA81 irimo kubera i New York, Minisitiri w’Intebe Nsengiyumva yagiranye ibiganiro n’abayobozi b’ibigega mpuzamahanga byo kubungabunga ibidukikije, hagamijwe gushimangira ubufatanye mu gushyigikira gahunda z’iterambere ry'u Rwanda no kutangiza ikirere. Mu biganiro yagiranye na Madamu Mafalda Duarte, Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigega Mpuzamahanga cyo kubungabunga Ibidukikije, Minisitiri w’Intebe yagaragaje umusaruro w'umushinga wa Green Gicumbi, banaganira ku buryo bwo kurushaho kunoza ubufatanye no kongera imari igenerwa ibikorwa byo guhangana n’ingaruka z'ihinduka ry'ibihe, hagamijwe kongera ubushobozi bw’u Rwanda bwo guhangana nazo ndetse no guteza imbere ubukungu butangiza ibidukikije. Mu biganiro yagiranye na Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigega Gishinzwe kugoboka ibihugu byibasirwa n'ingaruka z'ihinduka ry'ibihe, Minisitiri w’Intebe Nsengiyumva yashimye intambwe imaze guterwa mu gucunga iki Kigega, anashimangira ko u Rwanda ruzakomeza kugishyigikira. U Rwanda rukomeje kandi gushyigikira uburyo bwo kubona amikoro akenewe, agera kuri bose kandi afasha mu gukemura ibibazo bihari kugira ngo ibyo Isi yiyemeje bishyirwe mu bikorwa kandi bitange umusaruro ufatika.

On the sidelines of #UNGA, Min. @Dr_Arakwiye and @elianeubalijoro discussed deepening partnerships around data, high-quality nurseries and investment in restoration. They highlighted the importance of high-quality data and nurseries for bankable landscape restoration projects.

On the sidelines of #UNGA81 today in New York, Prime Minister Nsengiyumva joined Heads of State and Government at the Fourth Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Leaders Meeting, chaired by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, where he underscored the need to advance climate adaptation alongside urgent emissions reductions. The Prime Minister also delivered closing remarks at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the Kigali Amendment and participated in a high-level discussion on pandemic preparedness and global health resilience, organised by the Pandemic Fund, Rwanda and Armenia. ------------------- Uyu munsi, i New York, mu Nama y'Inteko Rusange y'Umuryango w'Abibumbye #UNGA81, Minisitiri w’Intebe Nsengiyumva yitabiriye inama ya kane y’Abakuru b’Ibihugu na za Guverinoma bagize Ihuriro ry’Ibihugu bibangamiwe cyane n’ihinduka ry’ibihe (CVF), yayobowe na Minisitiri w’Intebe wa Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley. Yashimangiye ko hakenewe kongera imbaraga mu guhangana n’ingaruka z’ihinduka ry’ibihe, no gushyira mu byihutirwa kugabanya imyuka ihumanya ikirere. Minisitiri w’Intebe kandi yagejeje ku bitabiriye, ijambo risoza umuhango wo kwizihiza imyaka 10 y'Amasezerano ya Kigali agamije kugabanya ikorwa n'ikoreshwa ry'imyuka ihumanya ikirere (HFCs) ndetse anitabira ibiganiro byo ku rwego rwo hejuru ku kwitegura ibyorezo no gukomeza ubudahangarwa bwa gahunda z’ubuzima ku rwego mpuzamahanga, byateguwe na Pandemic Fund ku bufatanye na Guverinoma y’u Rwanda n’iya Armenia.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 Ten years after the Kigali Amendment, Rwanda, Brazil and the UK have launched the Friends of the Kigali Amendment. The renewed coalition comes ahead of #MOP38 in Kigali this November. Read the full press release👇🏿

Ten years after the #KigaliAmendment, Rwanda is driving renewed global action on cooling and climate. At #UNGA, Rwanda joined Brazil and the UK to launch the Friends of the Kigali Amendment, accelerating sustainable cooling and HFC reductions ahead of #MOP38 in Kigali.

Day 2 of the Rwanda Climate Science Symposium is underway! The conversation continues as researchers, policymakers and practitioners share ideas and turn climate science into action. Tune in: piped.video/@EnvironmentRwan… #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 | #RCSS2026

"Rwanda has always believed that we achieve more when we work together." At #UNGA, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye highlighted the #KigaliAmendment as evidence of the power of environmental multilateralism and invited the world to Kigali for #MOP38 in November. #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

Today, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and partners come together in Kigali to explore how climate research can inform better decisions and stronger climate action. Under the theme “Where Climate Research Meets Policy,” #RCSS2026 will spotlight evidence, innovation and collaboration for a more resilient, low-carbon Rwanda. #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿| RCSS2026

🌍 The 2nd Rwanda Climate Science Symposium is underway! Today,the @CoEBrwanda team is also participating and exhibiting its work, showcasing research, innovations and initiatives contributing to biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and sustainable development.#RCSS2026

What can we expect from #RCSS2026? The symposium will deliver actionable research and policy recommendations, strengthen collaboration, and help translate climate science into decisions that advance Rwanda’s climate priorities and low-carbon development. #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿

Climate change is here. Our task is to prepare for what lies ahead through both mitigation and adaptation, because the choices we make today will shape whether we are ready for tomorrow,” Fidèle Bingwa, Permanent Secretary, @EnvironmentRw at the 2nd 🇷🇼 Climate Science Symposium

Climate action builds resilience, protects public health and unlocks economic opportunities. At #UNGA during Climate Week NYC, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye highlighted Rwanda’s priorities on clean air, transport emissions, green investment and a climate-resilient future.

The 2026 Rwanda Climate Science Symposium begins today in Kigali! Researchers, policymakers, practitioners and young professionals are meeting to exchange ideas and connect climate science, policy and action. Watch live: piped.video/live/TkdQjrwOheo… #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 | #RCSS2026

Today at #UNGA, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye announced Rwanda’s membership in the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security. The membership reaffirms Rwanda’s commitment to supporting farmers and communities through climate-smart investments and partnerships. #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

Cabinet Highlights: Advancing Rwanda’s green growth agenda, Cabinet approved key decisions to strengthen the country’s environmental and climate framework, while unlocking greater opportunities for green investment and sustainable finance. ------------------ Iby’ingenzi byemejwe n’Inama y’Abaminisitiri: Mu rwego rwo guteza imbere gahunda y’u Rwanda yo kuzamura ubukungu bubungabunga ibidukikije, Inama y’Abaminisitiri yemeje ibyemezo by’ingenzi bigamije gushimangira imikorere ijyanye no kurengera ibidukikije no guhangana n'ihinduka ry'ibihe, ari na ko hatangwa amahirwe menshi yo gushora imari mu bikorwa bibungabunga ibidukikije no guteza imbere imari mu buryo burambye.

Itangazo ry'Ibyemezo by'Inama y'Abaminisitiri yo ku wa 18 Nzeri 2026

Statement on Cabinet Resolutions of 18 September 2026

In four days, Kigali will bring together voices from research, policy and practice to ask an important question: How can climate science translate into stronger climate action? Stay tuned! #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿| RCSS2026

Happening now: Representatives from stakeholder institutions are gathered for a two-day workshop to review and validate the detailed designs of infrastructure under the @GreenNgaruyinka Project. The workshop was officiated by @CityofKigali's Vice Mayor Mr. Fulgence Dusabimana.

Thank you to all media partners and journalists who joined us today for the briefing on Rwanda’s preparations for CMAS 2026, CBD COP17, MOP38 and UNFCCC COP31. Your role in informing the public and amplifying Rwanda’s climate and environmental priorities remains essential