The Future of Climate Education in Rwanda

On 24th October 2025, honoring the International Day for Climate Action, the Center for Climate Justice, in partnership with Spruik Agency, proudly launched the first-ever English-Kinyarwanda Climate Change Glossary, a groundbreaking tool designed to make climate language accessible to everyone, from educators and journalists to legal practitioners, policy makers, students, and community leaders.

In his opening remarks, our Director, Samuel Ngoga, highlighted the need to bridge the gap between scientific language and public understanding, emphasizing that “having the glossary is one thing, ensuring it reaches communities is what makes it a living document.”

The event also featured a presentation by Dominique MVUNABANDI, Head of Science, Technology & Innovation at UNESCO Rwanda National Commission (CNRU), on the LEAD-ESD Program, which equips educators with skills to integrate sustainability and climate action into schools across the country.

A thought-provoking panel explored how to make climate learning more engaging and accessible, highlighting innovative approaches already being implemented across Rwanda. Speakers emphasized the importance of moving beyond a focus on negative impacts to also highlight practical solutions and opportunities for action, reminding us that climate education should inspire and foster innovation.

When asked what needs to change to inspire more action across generations, Eva Peace Mukayiranga, Chief Finance Officer at The Green Protector, responded: “It comes with the way we teach. When delivering the news, we don’t stop with the problem, we tell them about the solutions. We care about how we deliver the message.”

​​Salim Kabano, MSc., Head of Communication and Outreach at the Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management, highlighted how their teacher workshops empower educators to make lessons more interactive by integrating outdoor and hands-on learning experiences.

In a key milestone, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spruik Agency to advance climate education, communication, and research. This partnership will co-develop training materials, learning platforms, and initiatives to strengthen climate literacy and environmental leadership nationwide.

🔗Explore the glossary here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D1yWjqJbNi0hYR2-sEaLw_gSozEXuwO_/view

A heartfelt thank you to Spruik Agency, our partners, and all the attendees who joined us in making climate knowledge more accessible and equitable for every Rwandan.