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Jena Kitley, Alani Fadzil and Lauren Joseph looked to Rwanda for inspiration, an African country where 90 per cent of the population works in (mostly subsistence) agriculture. MORE
In 1994, Rwanda made global news headlines as a horrific genocide against the Tutsi population unfolded. Rwanda’s national parks are a huge draw for international and domestic visitors and an economic driver. MORE
Both men lead trips for tour company Tropical Birding (Barnes is a founder), and they have also co-authored Wildlife of Madagascar (another WildGuide volume, 2016), Birding Ethiopia (with Christian Boix, 2010) and Wild Rwanda (with Christian Boix, 2015). MORE
In June, Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Orite Noked, visited Rwanda and declared that Israel would soon establish a Centre of Excellence, a hub of agricultural development and innovation, in Kicukiro District, Rwanda. MORE
And the results are indicative, representative and nothing short of surprising: Brunei, The Gambia, Belize, Jamaica, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea, Panama and Haiti top the list. Nyungwe National Park, photo Rwanda Development Board. MORE
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Sabyinyo group of mountain gorillas. Photo © Carine06/Flickr. By Bob Lalasz, Matt Miller, Lisa Feldkamp and Cara Byington of the TNC Science Communications team. MORE
She explained that her time with mountain gorillas in Rwanda for “ Gorillas in the Mist &# taught her the importance of saving habitat and that her role in “ Avatar &# as a botanist who champions the natural world pushed her further into protecting the earth. MORE
This Working Group will focus on helping Rwanda, one of the World Bank’s core implementing countries for natural capital accounting, determine the value of non-market services in two priority landscapes. Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda © Rwanda Government/flickr via creative commons. MORE
I then moved to Rwanda to start the country’s first microfinance bank, to serve those without access to typical financial services. She also co-founded Duterimbere, a micro-finance institution in Rwanda. MORE
Since its original inception, the Tel Aviv high school project has expanded to actual involvement with African countries like Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Algae as superfood? MORE
The first Lions to be re-introduced to Rwanda a few days ago were sourced from Tembe. The history of Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa is a slightly unusual one. It was founded as a safe place for refugees from the Mozambique Civil War , which ran from 1977 to 1992. But it wasn’t founded to serve as a refuge for human refugees, but animal ones, specifically elephants. MORE
China, Bangladesh, South Africa, Uganda, Somalia, Rwanda Botswana, Kenya and Ethiopia have enacted total bans. France has passed a new law that bans cups, cutlery, plates, and takeaway containers made from plastic. MORE
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The video highlights global plastic bag ban successes like Rwanda, but it also “attempts” to be “balanced” as well and questions the sourcing of recycled bags and the landfill impact of paper bags. MORE
Gender mainstreaming in Rwanda puts more land –and decisions — into women’s hands. Last summer’s heat wave in the upper Midwest took a toll on populations of native trout, which don’t survive water temperatures above 77 degrees F. MORE
but carrying them past the corrupt Congolese border guards into Rwanda for our flight is a risk we’re hoping that we don’t have to take. Lomami River at the village of Obenge. We were recovering at our Obenge base camp when we heard the strange screams. Pardon Papa! Pardon Papa!” MORE
Since 1929, Egypt has held a near-monopoly on the water, but last year Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda signed the Entebbe Treaty that neither Egypt nor Sudan recognize in order to arrest that monopoly. MORE
Even if the other upstream countries – Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda – are interested in securing more water rights, none of them are in the financial position to lend a monetary hand. :: The Economist. MORE
With President and co-founder Yosef Abramowitz at the helm, Energiya plans to spend $20 billion by 2020 on building 10,000MW of solar capacity in countries as far afield as Rwanda and Romania. “We MORE
The 329-square-kilometre national park is home to about 340 gorillas, a third of the total world population: The rest live in a second population straddling the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. MORE
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Gaza… Syria…Burma… Rwanda… Tibet… the sorrow of violent tragedies that I have learned in my generation seems to have crossed all the borders. Boston. Baghdad. New York. Kabul. Tel Aviv. The reality is that are no borders, even if we try to build the walls and fences that separate us.Hurt, like love, travels thousand of miles. MORE
In such a case, you might opt to book an eastbound flight, or a series of flights, from Lisbon to Sao Tome and Principe, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, then Sri Lanka, Thailand, Borneo, PNG, Tahiti, Ecuador, Guyana and finally to Costa Rica…. Rusizi Tented Camp, Akagera National Park, Rwanda. MORE
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It is estimated that around 1,000 people die every year as they attempt to transport their coffee illegally across Lake Kivu into Rwanda in search of higher prices. MORE
Abramowitz and his family recently volunteered in the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda, where he instructed youth about the potential of solar energy. See two green pioneers from the Middle East featured on CNN this weekend. MORE
Renate was on her way to work as a nurse in Rwanda. Tilmann Waldthaler has been cycling since October 1977! So far he has visited 143 countries and cycled 462,000 km (287,000 miles). MORE
By 2020, Energiya plans to spend $20 billion on 10,000 MW of solar capacity in countries as far afield as Rwanda and Romania. MORE
Forget the old news, Rwanda of today is one of Africa’s safest, cleanest and most stable countries. The “Wild Rwanda – Where to watch birds, primates, and other wildlife” combines Ken, Christian and Keith’s birding skills, African expertise and story-telling talent. MORE
The Shoebill’s center of distribution are the Sudd Swamps along the Nile in South Sudan, with smaller numbers occurring into southwestern Ethiopia, Uganda, western Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo (DRC) with an isolated southern population in the Bengwuelu Swamps of north-eastern Zambia. MORE
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Her argument was a compelling one — that ice cream could be a boon to war-torn Rwanda, a nation still recovering from the 1994 genocide. Many reading this might be scratching their heads thinking, “Rwanda??” Alexis: Rwanda was not our idea. MORE
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The latter species is now nearly an Albertine endemic, as the region of western Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and eastern DR Congo is an area high in interesting endemics. I had planned to do another story today, but my laptop, sick of endless David Attenborough DVDs, Skyrim and searches of birding in South Africa made a break for it and took a swan dive off my bed. The resulting damage to the screen means that I am exiled back to my very ancient desktop. MORE
Abramowitz and his companies Gigawatt Global and Energiya Global announced that they have secured $23 million in financing and about $710,000 in grants for an 8.5-megawatt solar energy plant in Rwanda. Rwanda has agreed to buy the power created in this first deal over the next 25 years. MORE
Bird book of choice is the “Birds of East Africa” by Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe, a Helm Field Guide covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi – also the first complete guide to cover the 1388 species found in this region. MORE
One trip to Rwanda completely changes their perspectives. Disease, war, poverty and genocide have riddled Africa for decades. Unfortunately movies and television shows have brought more awareness to this problem than the best documented news story ever could. MORE
And the results are indicative, representative and nothing short of surprising: Brunei, The Gambia, Belize, Jamaica, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea and Panama top the list. 10 Rwanda (670 sp. / Malaysia, Rwanda and Ecuador top my wish list. MORE
The talks in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, did not draw the same spotlight as the climate change accord forged in Paris last year. Until today: Negotiators from more than 170 countries on Saturday reached a legally binding accord to counter climate change by cutting the worldwide use of a powerful planet-warming chemical used in air-conditioners and refrigerators. MORE
Friends, birders, and globe-trotters, lend me your ears. Better yet, offer up your eyeballs because we have a powerhouse post here that deserves, nay demands your full attention. MORE
DIY wheelchairs offers Rwandas disabled an affordable alternative. This isn’t a big deal if you’re living in developed countries but most of the wheelchairs available on the markets aren’t affordable for those residing in the developing regions like Rwanda and others like it. DIY Affordable Wheelchairs Picture Gallery DIY Affordable Wheelchairs DIY Affordable Wheelchairs Made From Reused Plastic Chairs in Rwanda. Please login. Sign In. User Name / Email. Password. MORE
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And the results are indicative, representative and nothing short of surprising: Brunei, The Gambia, Belize, Jamaica, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea, Panama and Haiti top the list. Nyungwe National Park, photo Rwanda Development Board.
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Forget the old news, Rwanda of today is one of Africa’s safest, cleanest and most stable countries. The “Wild Rwanda – Where to watch birds, primates, and other wildlife” combines Ken, Christian and Keith’s birding skills, African expertise and story-telling talent.
10,000 Birds
JULY 18, 2019
In such a case, you might opt to book an eastbound flight, or a series of flights, from Lisbon to Sao Tome and Principe, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, then Sri Lanka, Thailand, Borneo, PNG, Tahiti, Ecuador, Guyana and finally to Costa Rica…. Rusizi Tented Camp, Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights Ayla Schlosser confidence leadership resonate Rwanda unreasonable institute UNREASONABLE.is Could the same grassroots organizing and powerful storytelling from Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign for president of the United States be scaled up to transform the women’s rights movement?
Nature Conservancy - Science
APRIL 7, 2017
In 1994, Rwanda made global news headlines as a horrific genocide against the Tutsi population unfolded. Rwanda’s national parks are a huge draw for international and domestic visitors and an economic driver.
Green Prophet
MARCH 3, 2014
Abramowitz and his companies Gigawatt Global and Energiya Global announced that they have secured $23 million in financing and about $710,000 in grants for an 8.5-megawatt solar energy plant in Rwanda. Rwanda has agreed to buy the power created in this first deal over the next 25 years.
Eco Chic
OCTOBER 15, 2011
Her argument was a compelling one — that ice cream could be a boon to war-torn Rwanda, a nation still recovering from the 1994 genocide. Many reading this might be scratching their heads thinking, “Rwanda??” Alexis: Rwanda was not our idea.
EcoFriend
MARCH 10, 2012
DIY wheelchairs offers Rwandas disabled an affordable alternative. This isn’t a big deal if you’re living in developed countries but most of the wheelchairs available on the markets aren’t affordable for those residing in the developing regions like Rwanda and others like it. DIY Affordable Wheelchairs Picture Gallery DIY Affordable Wheelchairs DIY Affordable Wheelchairs Made From Reused Plastic Chairs in Rwanda. Please login. Sign In. User Name / Email. Password.
Elephant Journal
AUGUST 9, 2018
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Elephant Journal
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
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Elephant Journal
APRIL 11, 2016
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Eco Chic
DECEMBER 3, 2014
Creative Arts becca stevens book review british east india company history justice magdalene rwanda shared trade Tea thistle farms thistle stop cafe women''s rights Becca Stevens is an Episcopal priest and the founder of Magdalene , Thistle Farms , and Thistle Stop Cafe.
Conservancy Talk
AUGUST 6, 2013
I then moved to Rwanda to start the country’s first microfinance bank, to serve those without access to typical financial services. She also co-founded Duterimbere, a micro-finance institution in Rwanda.
10,000 Birds
JULY 19, 2018
And the results are indicative, representative and nothing short of surprising: Brunei, The Gambia, Belize, Jamaica, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea and Panama top the list. 10 Rwanda (670 sp. / Malaysia, Rwanda and Ecuador top my wish list.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 18, 2016
Bird book of choice is the “Birds of East Africa” by Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe, a Helm Field Guide covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi – also the first complete guide to cover the 1388 species found in this region.
Green Prophet
MAY 26, 2019
Since its original inception, the Tel Aviv high school project has expanded to actual involvement with African countries like Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Algae as superfood?
Green Prophet
DECEMBER 6, 2012
With President and co-founder Yosef Abramowitz at the helm, Energiya plans to spend $20 billion by 2020 on building 10,000MW of solar capacity in countries as far afield as Rwanda and Romania. “We
Elephant Journal
APRIL 18, 2013
Gaza… Syria…Burma… Rwanda… Tibet… the sorrow of violent tragedies that I have learned in my generation seems to have crossed all the borders. Boston. Baghdad. New York. Kabul. Tel Aviv. The reality is that are no borders, even if we try to build the walls and fences that separate us.Hurt, like love, travels thousand of miles.
Environmental News Network
JANUARY 11, 2015
The video highlights global plastic bag ban successes like Rwanda, but it also “attempts” to be “balanced” as well and questions the sourcing of recycled bags and the landfill impact of paper bags.
Environmental Economics
OCTOBER 17, 2016
The talks in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, did not draw the same spotlight as the climate change accord forged in Paris last year. Until today: Negotiators from more than 170 countries on Saturday reached a legally binding accord to counter climate change by cutting the worldwide use of a powerful planet-warming chemical used in air-conditioners and refrigerators.
Nature Conservancy - Science
MARCH 10, 2015
This Working Group will focus on helping Rwanda, one of the World Bank’s core implementing countries for natural capital accounting, determine the value of non-market services in two priority landscapes. Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda © Rwanda Government/flickr via creative commons.
Icebike
AUGUST 2, 2015
Renate was on her way to work as a nurse in Rwanda. Tilmann Waldthaler has been cycling since October 1977! So far he has visited 143 countries and cycled 462,000 km (287,000 miles).
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
The latter species is now nearly an Albertine endemic, as the region of western Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and eastern DR Congo is an area high in interesting endemics. I had planned to do another story today, but my laptop, sick of endless David Attenborough DVDs, Skyrim and searches of birding in South Africa made a break for it and took a swan dive off my bed. The resulting damage to the screen means that I am exiled back to my very ancient desktop.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
In June, Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Orite Noked, visited Rwanda and declared that Israel would soon establish a Centre of Excellence, a hub of agricultural development and innovation, in Kicukiro District, Rwanda.
Nature Conservancy - Science
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Sabyinyo group of mountain gorillas. Photo © Carine06/Flickr. By Bob Lalasz, Matt Miller, Lisa Feldkamp and Cara Byington of the TNC Science Communications team.
10,000 Birds
JULY 15, 2015
The first Lions to be re-introduced to Rwanda a few days ago were sourced from Tembe. The history of Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa is a slightly unusual one. It was founded as a safe place for refugees from the Mozambique Civil War , which ran from 1977 to 1992. But it wasn’t founded to serve as a refuge for human refugees, but animal ones, specifically elephants.
Nature Conservancy - Science
AUGUST 1, 2014
Gender mainstreaming in Rwanda puts more land –and decisions — into women’s hands. Last summer’s heat wave in the upper Midwest took a toll on populations of native trout, which don’t survive water temperatures above 77 degrees F.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 1, 2017
Both men lead trips for tour company Tropical Birding (Barnes is a founder), and they have also co-authored Wildlife of Madagascar (another WildGuide volume, 2016), Birding Ethiopia (with Christian Boix, 2010) and Wild Rwanda (with Christian Boix, 2015).
Green Prophet
FEBRUARY 28, 2015
Jena Kitley, Alani Fadzil and Lauren Joseph looked to Rwanda for inspiration, an African country where 90 per cent of the population works in (mostly subsistence) agriculture.
Eccorazzi
JUNE 2, 2011
She explained that her time with mountain gorillas in Rwanda for “ Gorillas in the Mist &# taught her the importance of saving habitat and that her role in “ Avatar &# as a botanist who champions the natural world pushed her further into protecting the earth.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 6, 2011
Friends, birders, and globe-trotters, lend me your ears. Better yet, offer up your eyeballs because we have a powerhouse post here that deserves, nay demands your full attention.
Eco Friendly Daily
JULY 18, 2013
The 329-square-kilometre national park is home to about 340 gorillas, a third of the total world population: The rest live in a second population straddling the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wend Magazine
APRIL 27, 2011
but carrying them past the corrupt Congolese border guards into Rwanda for our flight is a risk we’re hoping that we don’t have to take. Lomami River at the village of Obenge. We were recovering at our Obenge base camp when we heard the strange screams. Pardon Papa! Pardon Papa!”
Icebike
JANUARY 7, 2016
One trip to Rwanda completely changes their perspectives. Disease, war, poverty and genocide have riddled Africa for decades. Unfortunately movies and television shows have brought more awareness to this problem than the best documented news story ever could.
Green Prophet
APRIL 21, 2011
Even if the other upstream countries – Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda – are interested in securing more water rights, none of them are in the financial position to lend a monetary hand. :: The Economist.
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 27, 2011
It is estimated that around 1,000 people die every year as they attempt to transport their coffee illegally across Lake Kivu into Rwanda in search of higher prices.
Green Prophet
SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
China, Bangladesh, South Africa, Uganda, Somalia, Rwanda Botswana, Kenya and Ethiopia have enacted total bans. France has passed a new law that bans cups, cutlery, plates, and takeaway containers made from plastic.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 29, 2013
By 2020, Energiya plans to spend $20 billion on 10,000 MW of solar capacity in countries as far afield as Rwanda and Romania.
Green Prophet
APRIL 12, 2011
Since 1929, Egypt has held a near-monopoly on the water, but last year Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda signed the Entebbe Treaty that neither Egypt nor Sudan recognize in order to arrest that monopoly.
Green Prophet
JULY 11, 2012
Abramowitz and his family recently volunteered in the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda, where he instructed youth about the potential of solar energy. See two green pioneers from the Middle East featured on CNN this weekend.
10,000 Birds
MAY 8, 2012
The Shoebill’s center of distribution are the Sudd Swamps along the Nile in South Sudan, with smaller numbers occurring into southwestern Ethiopia, Uganda, western Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo (DRC) with an isolated southern population in the Bengwuelu Swamps of north-eastern Zambia.
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