Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. One of the smallest countries on the African mainland, its capital city is Kigali.
Member since: 2009
Capital
Kigali
Population (2015)
12,626,938
GNI Per Capita (2016)
$672.0
Emissions Per Capita (2014)
0.151 tons
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National Focal Points
National Climate Vulnerability Level and actions
0
Average
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Adaptation: Priority Sectors:
1) Agriculture;
2) Forestry;
3) Tourism;
4) Water + 2 other highlighted priority sectors.
Not available.
Adaptation: Priority Sectors:
1) Agriculture;
2) Forestry;
3) Tourism;
4) Water + 2 other highlighted priority sectors.
News from Rwanda
28
Oct
Climate Vulnerable Forum can change the paradigm on dealing with climate change
The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), consisting of nearly 50 of the most climate vulnerable developing countries, which was set up a decade ago on the basis of their common vulnerability to climate change, has now evolved into a more robust group of countries who are no longer only emphasising their vulnerability but rather moving towards resilience.
16
Oct
Pacific Supports Midnight Survival Deadline & UN Climate Rapporteur
2020 Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting
October 16, 2020
The following statement was released by the Ministry o...
15
Oct
Deadline for Global Action
Can countries deliver on their climate change pledges?
The historic Paris Agreement on Climate Change, which was agreed by all...