Historically, 40 or 50 years ago, Rwanda’s Eastern Province had sufficient forest cover. However, deforestation occurred as people cut trees in search of agricultural land, charcoal, firewood ...

with at least 35 per cent lost since 1970--three times faster than forests. Key drivers of wetland degradation include urban development, pollution, invasive species, and climate change. To mark the ...

Early morning in Rwanda. Just as the sun rises, the forest begins to buzz with life. Photograph by Charlie Hamilton James "When I first touched down in Rwanda, I was blown away by how clean it is.

Also read:Rwanda allocates over 7,000 hectares of state forests to investors Nsengumuremyi added that investors are looking to tap into carbon market opportunities in Rwanda. "They also seek to ...

CJ: Mountain rain forests are steep ... you can still get out there and come face-to-face with gorillas. Porters in Rwanda can carry you on a stretcher up to the gorillas. When you get there ...

The M23 rebels took control of a town 100 kilometres (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Bukavu despite a ceasefire.