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Happy Monday, and welcome to a new week and month filled with new opportunities to learn, grow, and deepen our understanding of carbon markets and their role in advancing climate action. Building on our previous post on the carbon markets' economic and financial benefits, today, we continue the conversation on 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨-𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬? ✍🏿 Through Carbon projects, technologies such as renewable energy and modern waste management solutions are introduced, which help in building technical skills and knowledge. ✍🏿Through activities such as carbon accounting, monitoring, and project management, technical capacities can be improved, creating innovative ideas and technologies. Technology transfer is not only a necessity to ensure proper transition to greener and cleaner solutions, but it is also a means for adapting to green ways of innovation and livelihood. In the next post, we will take a closer look at how carbon markets deliver 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨-𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬. You can also leave your comments and send in questions to engage with others in the carbon markets space. #KnowCarbonMarkets #GreenRwanda #ClimateAction #Article6 #ParisAgreement #GGGI #GreenGrowth #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #GreenEconomy

Congratulations to our #VisitRwanda partner Paris Saint-Germain @PSG_inside on their well-deserved UEFA @ChampionsLeague title and on being crowned champions for the second consecutive year. Congratulations as well to @Arsenal on reaching the final and fighting with determination until the very end. Both clubs have made their supporters proud, but tonight, PSG proved to be the better team!

Today, Rwanda marked the successful completion of the @GreenGicumbi Project funded by @theGCF, a flagship climate resilience initiative that has transformed lives, reduced climate risks, and strengthened community livelihoods in @GreenGicumbi. Read the full press release👇🏿

From understanding the carbon project cycle and the role of Article 6 in enabling international cooperation, to exploring how carbon credits can finance climate projects and unlock investment for water and sanitation infrastructure, participants gained practical insights into the growing carbon market ecosystem. These were just a few of the key reflections shared during the workshop. Swipe to discover participants’ takeaways and perspectives. #Article6 #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance #GreenGrowth #SustainableInfrastructure #Rwanda #ClimateAction #CapacityBuilding #GGGI #ParisAgreement

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 6 Rwanda has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 53% by 2035 under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0). This ambitious target places the infrastructure sector at the heart of the country’s climate transition. From energy and transport to urbanisation, waste, and sanitation, infrastructure systems will play a key role in driving low-carbon, climate-resilient growth while advancing the country’s Vision 2050 and Rwanda's National Strategy for Transformation (NST2). To support this agenda, @GGGI_Rwanda, in partnership with @REMA_Rwanda, convened +20 stakeholders from across infrastructure sectors to deepen their understanding of Article 6 mechanisms and carbon market operations under the Paris Agreement. The workshop provided an overview of Rwanda’s National Carbon Market Framework, clarified the roles and responsibilities of key institutions, and explored how Article 6 can help unlock international investment for climate mitigation measures and sustainable infrastructure development. Participants also exchanged insights on potential carbon project opportunities across the infrastructure sector and discussed the latest developments shaping international carbon markets. As Rwanda continues to strengthen its pathway toward a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy, building institutional and technical capacity remains essential for enabling high-integrity carbon market participation and mobilizing climate finance at scale. #Article6 #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance #GreenGrowth #SustainableInfrastructure #Rwanda #ClimateAction #CapacityBuilding #GGGI #ParisAgreement

Ntimucikwe n'ikiganiro #Zinduka cya @Radiotv10rwanda kivuga ku mikorere y'isoko rya karubone. ✅ Isoko rya karubone rikora gute? ✅ Ese iri soko rigira uruhe ruhare mu kugabanya imyuka yoherezwa mu kirere? ✅ Iri soko rifasha gute mu guhangana n’ingaruka z’imihindagurikire y’ibihe? Ibi bibazo n'ibindi wibaza ku isoko rya karubone, urabisubizwa muri iki kiganiro. Ni mukanya Saa 08:45 - 10:00 ku mirongo yose ya @Radiotv10rwanda, 87.6 FM, 99.0 FM & 93.6 FM. Mushobora no kugikurikira ku murongo wa YouTube: @OfficialRadioTV10Rwanda/streams" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@OfficialRadio… #GreenRwanda🌿

Thank you to everyone who has been following and engaging with our carbon markets campaign. We are back... In our previous posts, we explored key concepts of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, including ITMOs, Corresponding Adjustment, and Additionality. Today, we turn to another essential segment: the benefits and risks of Carbon Markets. Let us get started with the benefits. Carbon markets bring benefits across three key areas: economic, environmental, and social. These three pillars highlight how carbon markets can support not only climate goals, but also inclusive and sustainable development. Let us take a closer look at the economic benefit of the carbon market: How do the Carbon Markets create Economic Value? ✅ Through investments, climate projects are initiated ✅ Carbon credits are generated and sold in carbon markets. ✅ Revenue for project investors, owners and host countries is generated. Why Does It Matter to the Local Economy? ✅ Carbon projects help countries attract green investment to support their climate and sustainable development goals. ✅ Carbon projects attract investment in local infrastructure such as clean water systems, rural electrification, improved agriculture, and green mobility. Keep following as we connect the dots across key areas of the carbon market. In the next post, we will explore how carbon markets create opportunities for technology transfer. If that picks your interest, stay tuned! You can also drop your comments and send in questions to engage with other peers in the carbon markets space. #KnowCarbonMarkets #GreenRwanda #ClimateAction #Article6 #ParisAgreement #GGGI #GreenGrowth #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #GreenEconomy

“#Rwanda is exemplary in #Africa when it comes to environmental protection and visionary leadership.” Dr. Malle Fofana, Deputy Executive Director of GGGI, commends #Rwanda for setting strong policies that continue to drive green growth and sustainability across the continent. @GGGI_Rwanda @REMA_Rwanda @EnvironmentRw Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/kGoKm3GXv_o

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Learn more about the Payment for Ecosystem Services and how it will support economic and environmental sustainability in @RubavuDistrict and @RutsiroDistrict. #LuxAid #LuxDev #GreenGrowth #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenRwanda #EcosystemServices #NatureBasedSolutions #Resilience #BiodiversityDay

🇷🇼🤝🏿𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. Families, farmers, and businesses in @RubavuDistrict and @RutsiroDistrict, @RwandaWest, have long faced the devastating impacts of natural disasters and environmental degradation, such as floods, landslides, heavy rains, and soil erosion. These disasters damage infrastructure, ecosystems, and farmland, while also threatening livelihoods, food security, and long-term community resilience. But through a partnership that invests in both people and the environment, this reality is beginning to change. @GGGI_Rwanda, in collaboration with @EnvironmentRw and the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency | @LuxDev_HQ, is advancing a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) scheme designed to reward individuals, communities, and businesses that adopt sustainable practices such as ecosystem restoration, sustainable land use, reforestation, and climate-smart agriculture. Through this initiative, environmental protection becomes more than a responsibility. It becomes an opportunity to strengthen resilience, protect livelihoods, and support sustainable economic growth. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐯𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬: ✅ Protecting critical catchments to help reduce the risks of floods, erosion, and landslides. ✅ Rewarding sustainable practices that safeguard ecosystems and natural resources. ✅ Supporting local communities to become active stewards of the environment. ✅ Connecting nature conservation, livelihoods, and business opportunities to long-term economic and environmental sustainability. This initiative is implemented under the Sustainable Forestry and Efficient Renewable Energy for Improved Livelihood (SFERE), funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and implemented by the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, LuxDev, GGGI Rwanda, and Rwanda's Ministry of Environment. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3PqSeC1 #LuxAid #LuxDev #GreenGrowth #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenRwanda #EcosystemServices #NatureBasedSolutions #Resilience #BiodiversityDay

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞! GGGI Rwanda is recruiting for two positions to support the operationalization of the Climate Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning | @RwandaFinance. 🔹𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 - 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 Ideal candidates should have: ✅ Advanced degree (master's) relevant to climate/green finance, such as in economics, finance, or similar fields. Others can be considered if relevance can be determined through complementary academic achievements. ✅A Bachelor’s degree combined with years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree. ✅At least 8 years of experience in climate/green finance solutions, preferably in more than one of the following: climate/green project bankability and structuring, blended finance instruments, Special Purpose Vehicles, guarantees, debt instruments, Green loans and Article 6 carbon markets. 🗓️ Application deadline: 15 June 2026 👉 Apply here: bit.ly/4tL0uL9 🔹 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 - 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 Applicants should have: ✅ Bachelor’s degree relevant to climate/green finance (e.g. economics, finance, or similar). Others can be considered if relevance can be determined through complementary academic achievements. ✅ At least 5 years of professional work experience in climate/green finance solutions, preferably in one of the following: climate/green project bankability and structuring, blended finance instruments, Special Purpose Vehicles, guarantees, debt instruments, green loans, and Article 6 carbon markets. ✅ Good understanding and knowledge of national development strategies and climate-related policies such as Vision 2050, NST2, GGCRS, NDC 3.0, Green Taxonomy, etc. ✅ Good understanding of the international climate finance landscape, the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 🗓️ Apply by 10 June 2026 👉 Details: bit.ly/4v2t2Rw If you are passionate about advancing climate finance and sustainable development, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Apply before the deadlines and tag someone who would be a great fit. N.B: These positions are part of GGGI's partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | @FCDOGovUK. #ClimateFinance #Hiring #JobOpportunity #GreenFinance #SustainableDevelopment #RwandaJobs

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥; 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. At the ongoing #NAPExpo2026 in Kigali, our team highlighted GGGI’s growing global footprint in supporting member states and partner countries in developing and implementing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). They also shared practical lessons and good practices to support countries in moving from planning to implementation and from priorities to financeable solutions. From Africa to Asia-Pacific, the Middle East to Latin America, GGGI is working alongside national partners across 15 countries to strengthen climate resilience through strategic planning, institutional support, capacity building, and climate finance mobilization. Together, we are supporting countries to move from adaptation planning to implementation through locally led, future-focused resilience solutions. If you are attending #NAPExpo2026 in Kigali, visit our booth to learn more. #GGGIatNAPExpo2026 #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #ClimateFinance #GreenGrowth #GGGI #NAPs

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 proposal @GGGI_Rwanda is looking for a consulting firm or a consortium of firms to conduct a Pre-Feasibility Study for Landfill Gas Recovery and Utilization at Nduba Landfill, Kigali, Rwanda. The study will assess opportunities for: ✅ Possible utilization pathways, including electricity generation, upgrade of biogas to compressed natural gas for transport applications, ✅ Eligibility of the proposed intervention for carbon finance. The findings of this study will contribute to strengthening Rwanda’s carbon market pipeline by identifying a potential mitigation activity that can be further developed into a bankable carbon asset. 📆 Proposal deadline: 10 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 2026 ✍🏿Details: bit.ly/4nBFBkc This tender is part of the project “Rwanda Article 6 Readiness and Carbon Market Framework Operationalization”, funded by GGGI's Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF) and implemented in partnership with @REMA_Rwanda. The project aims to support the operationalization of the national framework through targeted interventions, including capacity building, strengthening of governance systems, and development of a robust pipeline of mitigation activities. #CarbonMarket #TenderOpportunity #Hiring.

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Congratulations to @Arsenal, our #VisitRwanda partner, on being the Premier League champions after a hard fought season! A well-deserved title!

𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭. Day 1 of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo in Kigali reinforced a clear and urgent message: adaptation planning alone is no longer enough. Countries and partners must accelerate the transition from plans to implementation through bankable, scalable, and community-driven solutions that strengthen resilience where it matters most. Discussions throughout the day highlighted the importance of closing the adaptation implementation gap by improving access to climate finance, accelerating project preparation, and translating national priorities into investable action. Rwanda continues to demonstrate strong leadership in integrating climate resilience into national development planning. If you are attending #NAPExpo2026 in Kigali, visit GGGI's booth to learn how we are supporting countries across the globe to move from adaptation planning to implementation. #GGGIatNAPExpo2026 #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #ClimateFinance #Africa #SustainableDevelopment #GreenGrowth #GGGI #SustainableDevelopment ©️📷 @REMA_Rwanda

📢 EXTENSION OFFICIELLE La date limite de candidature au Programme d’Accélération des Émissions d’Obligations Durables de l’#UEMOA est prolongée jusqu’au 1er Juin 2026 ! 🔗 Lien : shorturl.at/IBlsP @GGGIAfrica @BRVM_UEMOA #ProjetsVerts, #sociaux #durables #TransitionVerte

𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 (𝐍𝐀𝐏) 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: “𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 2030 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝.” 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 18–21 𝐌𝐚𝐲 2026, the NAP Expo brings together governments, development partners, climate experts, financial institutions, and civil society representatives to accelerate the design, financing, and implementation of National Adaptation Plans. At a time when climate vulnerability and financing gaps are affecting communities, ecosystems, and economies worldwide, the NAP Expo provides an important platform to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, mobilize adaptation finance, and accelerate practical solutions that help countries turn climate ambition into action. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is proud to contribute to this global conversation advancing climate resilience and sustainable development. Across its member states and partner countries, GGGI supports the development and implementation of National Adaptation Plans that integrate adaptation into national development priorities while unlocking investments for long-term, inclusive, and climate-resilient growth. If you are attending #NAPExpo2026 in Kigali, visit GGGI booth to meet our team and learn more about how countries are translating adaptation priorities into impactful solutions that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and build a more sustainable future for people and the planet. #GGGIatNAPExpo2026 #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #ClimateFinance #Africa #NAPExpo2026 #SustainableDevelopment #GreenGrowth #GGGI

NIGERIA IMPLEMENTS 30-DAY VISA EXEMPTION FOR RWANDAN NATIONALS Following the announcement by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, granting Rwandan Nationals a 30-day visa exemption, reciprocating similar gesture from Rwandan Government to Nigerian citizens, the Nigeria Immigration Service has completed all arrangements for the directive’s implementation.