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NBD Rwanda participated in the Nile Basin community dialogues (29–30 April, Ngara 🇹🇿), bringing together Burundi, Rwanda & Tanzania to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the Kagera Basin. Advancing , climate resilience & community led solutions. #OneNileOneFamily

Transboundary action is key to climate resilience in #KageraBasin @nilebasin convened 50+ stakeholders from Burundi, Rwanda & Tanzania in Ngara (29–30 April) to advance in IWRM & climate solutions Community-driven, nature-based approaches are critical. #ClimateAction #OneNile

President @PaulKagame and the @FirstLadyRwanda lit the Flame of Remembrance. This flame, a symbol of hope and resilience, will burn brightly for 100 days, mirroring the length of the Genocide against the Tutsi. It serves as a beacon of remembrance, inspiring us to honour the past, cherish the present, and build a future rooted in unity and peace. #Kwibuka32

This #IWD2026, Kigali came together for an uplifting #CarFreeDay filled with energy and solidarity. This year’s national theme reminds us: "Umugore ni Uw’Agaciro - Empowered Women, Stronger Nation." When women & girls are equipped and supported to rise, #Rwanda rises with them.

“#RuralWomen are the backbone of #agriculture. Yet, if agriculture were a race, they’d run twice as far, often barefoot, but still pass the baton with a smile. It’s time we gave them better shoes and the head start they deserve," inspired @RasDagmawi, @IFAD Rwanda & Burundi Rep.

📢 We’re live at Kigali Marriott! Today, Rwanda takes a bold step toward inclusive climate action with the official launch of "IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform", the Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (#GESI) Index and Simulation Tool. This #AI-driven tool developed by @gggi_hq in collaboration with the @RwandaGov through @REMA_Rwanda, with support from the @ndcpartnership and with funding from @environmentca will help integrate and track gender-responsive and socially inclusive actions in Rwanda’s #NDCs 3.0. Follow this thread for all the highlights! #GESI #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #IWACUMonitoringPlatform #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

With the rise of AI, new forms of digital violence are emerging; deepfakes, image manipulation, voice cloning and online impersonation. Technology should protect, not harm. We need ethics, safeguards & accountability. #16Days #NoExcuse

The conference aims to close the research-to-policy gap by turning gender climate evidence into actionable solutions. It provides a platform to synthesize findings, identify policy entry points & strengthen collaboration for gender-responsive climate action.

RCCDN is participating in a 2-day Gender & Climate Change Conference organized by @MoE_Rwanda, @giz_rwanda, @WwccnOrg, @GGGI_Rwanda ande @KvinnaKvinnaINT. The event gathers gender advocates, climate researchers, policymakers & partners to advance gender-responsive climate action.

🌍☘️Elevating Evidence into Action: Gender-Responsive Climate Policy Dialogue in Rwanda Excited to share that we are part of the on-going 2nd Rwanda Conference on Gender and Climate Change (RCGCC 2025) on November 26–27 in Kigali, under the theme: “Elevating Evidence into Action: A Gender-Responsive Climate Policy Dialogue.” On the first day, @GGGI_Rwanda was honored to lead Thematic Session A on “Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in NDC 3.0”, presented by @AntoNiyitegeka The session highlighted: 🔹 Why GESI matters: Climate shocks are not gender-neutral, and inclusion essential for resilience. 🔹 The GESI Index: A new tool to measure and track integration of gender and social inclusion in climate policies, simplifying complex data into actionable insights. 🔹 AI-powered GESI Simulation: Demonstrated how aligning NDC 3.0 with Vision 2050 can guide evidence-based planning and decision-making. 💡 Key Recommendations from this session: - Strengthen gender-disaggregated data systems - Institutionalize inclusive practices like Gender Equality Seals and workplace-based childcare - Scale up cross-sector partnerships for GESI integration - Leverage AI-driven tools for smarter and fairer climate planning 👏 Huge thanks to the @EnvironmentRw, @WwccnOrg, @KvinnaKvinnaINT, @giz_rwanda, and all partners for making this dialogue impactful. Together, we’re building a greener, fairer future for Rwanda and beyond. #RCGCC2025 #GenderAndClimate #GGGI #NDC #GESI #ClimateAction #GreenGrowth #AIForClimate

👏 A successful Day 1 of the conference! Tomorrow, we continue with the agenda, to name a few topics: 🌿Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Gaps & Pathways; 🌿Gender-Responsive Smart Agriculture for Climate Resilience. Do not miss! @EnvironmentRw @giz_rwanda #RCGCC2025

📣 Happening Now! Day 1 of the 2-day Rwanda Conference on Gender & Climate Change is underway in Kigali. Stakeholders are unpacking how evidence can drive gender-responsive climate policy, from NDC 3.0 to climate finance, smart agriculture & community resilience. #RCGCC2025

The 2nd #RCGCC2025 is officially taking place! A space rich with knowledge where evidence meets policy, and data is transformed into solutions that strengthen our national climate-resilience agenda. #GenderClimateAction 🌿 #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 #GenderEquality

Violence against women is one of the oldest and most persistent health problems, yet least acted upon. An estimated 840 million women globally – 1 in 3 women – have faced violence at least once in their lifetime including 263 million who have suffered sexual violence. Behind every statistic is a woman or girl whose life has been forever altered. We urge governments, law makers, policy makers, families, communities, and health systems to work together to make sure women and girls are empowered and safe everywhere. This is prerequisite for peace, development and health. who.int/news/item/19-1…

-2- This unique convening will address the persistent research-to-policy gap by transforming gender-climate evidence into actionable recommendations through multi-stakeholder dialogue. @UNDP_Rwanda @RwandaEmergency @MeteoRwanda @WedogreenOrg @AKADEMIYA2063 #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿

-1- 🚨🚨 In collaboration with @EnvironmentRw @giz_rwanda @KvinnaKvinnaINT @GGGI_Rwanda & @certafoundation we're excited to announce the 2nd Rwanda Conference on Gender and Climate Change, taking place on 26-27 Nov 2025. #GenderClimateAction 🌿

🌿 Strengthening Indigenous-led #Finance4Climate At #COP30, GCF pledged to expand direct access for Indigenous Peoples — welcoming a new proposal with @TenureFacility that fosters IP leadership in #ClimateAction. Read more ▶️ gcf.co/481WlK7 @FCDOGovUK

It was also an opportunity to visit the Nyabihu Pasturelands and nursery, as well as the Mpenge River, where we witnessed the remarkable work being done in biodiversity restoration and green initiatives.

Such a constructive experience with @RwandaForestry as part of the Technical Advisory Committee under the Congo Nile Divide Project. We exchanged ideas and shared recommendations for the 2026 Annual Work Plan. @EnvironmentRw @theGCF @TheWCS #ClimateAction 🇷🇼🌿 #GreenRwanda

#COP30 #ClimateAction #GreenRwanda