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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda has outlined six priorities for the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, known as COP30, to be held in Bele\u0301m, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025.<\/p>\n

The summit will bring together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organisations, and civil society to discuss priority actions to tackle climate change.<\/p>\n

COP30 will focus on the efforts needed to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5\u00b0C, the presentation of new national action plans known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and progress on the finance pledges made at COP29.<\/p>\n

An interactive dialogue led by the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA), on October 10, brought together national and local actors to discuss Rwanda\u2019s climate actions, their localisation at the community level, and the upcoming COP30.<\/p>\n

The dialogues, known as Town Hall COPs, are community-led climate discussions that aim to bring global climate goals closer to home.<\/p>\n

These local events serve as inclusive platforms where communities can review their climate progress, align with national climate objectives, and identify actions that reflect real community priorities such as health, justice, jobs, and nature.<\/p>\n

By linking grassroots conversations to national climate plans (NDCs) and international processes like COP30, Town Hall COPs ensure that local voices play a meaningful role in shaping global climate action.<\/p>\n

Thade\u0301e Twagirimana, Acting Director General for Environment and Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment, said that at COP30, Rwanda will focus on six priority areas.<\/p>\n

1. Climate finance<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will raise our voices to demand increased and accessible climate financing to support national and local projects,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The overall cost of implementing Rwanda’s NDCs, which are national climate action plans, since 2020 is estimated at $11 billion, with the current financing gap estimated at over $6 billion.<\/p>\n

2. Adaptation and resilience<\/p>\n

Twagirimana stated that Rwanda will call for support in implementing adaptation projects and building resilience at the community level.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese efforts are critical to mitigate the impacts of climate change and ensure livelihoods are protected,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

3. Carbon markets<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will push for stronger engagement in carbon markets. From our NDC2, Rwanda committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. We must now leverage carbon credit mechanisms to support that target.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carbon markets are trading systems in which carbon credits, each representing one tonne of reduced or avoided emissions, are bought and sold to reduce air pollution.<\/p>\n

Companies or individuals can use these markets to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing credits from entities or countries that reduce or remove emissions.<\/p>\n

Countries like Rwanda are mobilising climate finance by attracting companies and nations interested in buying carbon credits to offset their own greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n

4. Loss and damage<\/p>\n

He noted that Rwanda has seen an increase in extreme weather events over the past decade, including floods and landslides that have caused loss of life and economic damage.<\/p>\n

According to a World Bank diagnostic, Rwanda faces average annual losses of about $145 million from disasters such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes, with losses potentially reaching $345 million in extreme years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will highlight the need for support in addressing these growing impacts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

5. Mitigation<\/p>\n

Under NDC3.0, the new version of Rwanda\u2019s climate pledges to be launched at COP30, Rwanda has committed to a 53 percent emissions reduction by 2035, equivalent to 14.86 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.<\/p>\n

\u201cAchieving this target requires both domestic and international financial support,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

6. Just transition<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must ensure a fair transition that addresses climate change impacts while promoting renewable energy, green jobs, and inclusive economic growth. Mobilising additional resources to fund these initiatives is essential,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Augustin Munyaneza, Director for Policy Analysis and Advocacy at RALGA, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cRwanda’s ambitious goals of reaching a 70 percent urbanisation rate and achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2050 reflect our firm commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted that challenges include limited access to climate finance and innovative green technologies, highlighting the need for further decentralisation of such instruments and capacity building.<\/p>\n

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