Rwanda unveils US$221M circularity action plan for African waste

RWANDA – The government of Rwanda has unveiled a 14-year US$211.3 million circular economy action plan for African waste management at the 6th World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF).

On the first day of the event, Rwanda published its first Circular Economy Action Plan and Road Map, providing 17 concrete policy interventions and a clear direction to achieve carbon neutrality and climate resilience.

“Enabled through the financial support granted by the UN

Development Program, the Ministry of Environment is proud to present the National Circular Economy Action Plan for Rwanda,” the action plan outlines.

The action plan envisions that by 2035 Rwanda’s economy will have placed circularity at its core, ensuring the retention of resources and eliminating waste and pollution while regenerating natural systems.

“Investing in the circular economy is an investment in climate action, biodiversity protection, supply chain security, innovation as well as job