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Did you know the construction sector is responsible for nearly 40% of global CO₂ emissions, with half of that coming from building materials alone? That’s exactly why this conversation matters now. Today, @GGGI_Rwanda and @expertisefrance, in partnership with @RwandaGov through @Rwanda_Housing and @RwandaProcure, convened key stakeholders to exchange on the market study on green building materials and equipment in Rwanda. The workshop on Prioritization and Inception of the Market Study on Green Building Materials and Equipment in Rwanda brought together voices from government, academia, and the private sector across real estate, construction, and procurement, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of the transition to green construction. Discussions focused on: ✅ Validating the study’s analytical framework ✅ Identifying and prioritizing key green building materials ✅ Laying the groundwork for a market readiness assessment. This next phase will examine availability, affordability, and supply dynamics, critical factors to scale adoption and unlock investment. Speaking at the event, @GGGI_Rwanda’s Country Representative, @CarolineMCRaes, underlined that “As Rwanda rapidly urbanizes, it is important that the country avoids being locked into similar unsustainable patterns and that its buildings and construction sectors are greened. It is not just about sustainability, for many building operators, having a green building also means lower operation costs in the long run, and this makes business sense.” The market readiness study is part of the Green Public Financial Management (PFM) Technical Assistance Program, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) | @AFD_en and implemented by Expertise France. #GreenGrowth | #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

Tune in to @RwandaTV, this Saturday, 21 March 2026 for an interactive discussion on Rwanda’s readiness to participate in carbon markets. ⏰ Time: 18h30 - 19h30 ⏹️ Guests: ⏩️ @CarolineCMRaes, Country Representative for @GGGI_Rwanda ⏩️ @FaustinMUNYAZIK, Deputy Director General for @REMA_Rwanda. #GreenRwanda, #GreenGrowth

Tune in to @RwandaTV, this Saturday, 21 March 2026 for an interactive discussion on Rwanda’s readiness to participate in carbon markets. ⏰ Time: 18h30 - 19h30 ⏹️ Guests: ⏩️ @CarolineCMRaes, Country Representative for @GGGI_Rwanda ⏩️ @FaustinMUNYAZIK, Deputy Director General for @REMA_Rwanda. #GreenRwanda, #GreenGrowth

Meet Elvis Rutagengwa Rebero | @elvisrebero, our new intern, supporting the Article 6 Readiness and Carbon Market Framework Operationalization Project. Embedded at @REMA_Rwanda, Elvis will support the successful delivery of the project, which aims to strengthen Rwanda's readiness to participate in carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. A recent Environmental Engineering graduate, Elvis is passionate about driving environmental sustainability across Rwanda and Africa. With experience in environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to contribute to greener growth. Outside of work, Elvis enjoys writing, particularly poetry, as a creative outlet for reflection and expression. Fun fact: Elvis is a coffee enthusiast☕ and holds a Certificate in Coffee Value Chain Management, with training in washing station operations, green coffee analysis, cupping, roasting, and export. Welcome aboard, Elvis, to @GGGI_Rwanda! #GreenGrowth #GreenRwanda

Rwanda hosts the 7th East Africa Climate Finance Director Level Meeting Climate change is already impacting lives, livelihoods, and economies across East Africa. The real question is no longer why climate finance matters; it’s how to mobilise it at the scale and speed the region needs. From 18 to 19 February 2026, Climate Finance Directors, senior government officials, climate finance experts, and development partners from across the East Africa region and beyond will convene in Kigali to exchange on joint efforts to accelerate access to climate finance. The event will be held under the theme “From Frameworks to Action: Scaling up climate finance to advance NDC 3.0 ambitions,” and will focus on strengthening climate finance governance, integrating climate risks into public financial planning, and accelerating access to climate finance for climate action. Stay tuned and follow @GggiUganda and @RwandaFinance for more updates. #EACFDLM2026, #ClimateFinance, #NDCs, #GreenGrowth