What is Rwanda's Environment Report?

This is the sixth report in the series. It aims to provide the required information on the current and future state of Rwanda’s environment based upon the current trends and future impact of development.

What are the implementing agencies in Rwanda?

This mission is achieved through through the following implementing agencies: The Ministry of Environment is the coordinating institution of Environment and Natural Resources Sector in Rwanda. It was established to ensure development of the environment.

What are the most pressing environmental issues facing Rwanda?

The report covers 11 themes and provides a critical analysis of the most pressing environmental issues facing Rwanda. The most significant environmental impacts stem from massive population displacement and resettlement, including considerable reductions in the surface area of national parks, forests and wetlands.

Does Rwanda have a good environmental policy?

However, the capacity for policy implementation is weak at both the central and local government levels. There is also heavy reliance on the command and control regime in the enforcement of environmental policies and laws. Efforts at domesticating the international environmental policies and laws that Rwanda has ratified remain weak.

How much land is occupied with kitchen gardens in Rwanda?

The last report of REMA (Rwanda Environment Management Authority) highlighted that 63% of the urban land occupied with kitchen gardens and urban farms (REMA, 2017) and urban policies support urban farming and gardening (MININFRA, 2015) despite the problem of the land fragment in the city (REMA, 2017).

What fuels are used in Rwanda?

In Rwanda biomass based fuels dominate the energy scenario, with an estimated 96 per cent of the total energy supply made up of firewood, charcoal and agricultural residues (ROR 2004d). Energy consumption is intricately linked to environment and natural resources. Increased firewood and charcoal usage in the country contributes to deforestation.