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Climate Change in Rwanda

Temperature Increase

Rwanda has experienced a temperature increase of 1.4Β°C since 1970, higher than the global average, and can expect an increase in temperature of up to 2.0Β°C by the 2030s from 1970.

Rainfall Fluctuations

Rwanda is experiencing increased rainfall extremes. Rainy seasons are becoming shorter and more intense, especially in the northern and western provinces.

Annual Average Temperature of Rwanda (1990-2022)
Average Temperature
Monthly Average Rain Days for 1971-1990 and 1991-2010
1971-1990 1991-2010

Loss and Damage

The loss and damage refer to the impacts of climate change that go beyond what people can adapt to or recover from, including both economic and non-economic losses. Data for assessing and addressing Loss and Damage are crucial for understanding the scope of climate impacts, informing policies, and ensuring effective response mechanisms.

130
Lost lives
5000
Destroyed homes
17
Destroyed roads
26
Destroyed bridges
2
Damaged health centers
58
Damaged Schools
5
Damaged power stations

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The dashboard presents the summary of total greenhouse gas emissions and removals that was estimated for the period 2006-2018, and it presents the average of vulnerability indices in Rwanda (Adaptative capacity, exposure, sensitivity, impact, and vulnerability indices). Moreover, the map shows the vulnerability index in each district of Rwanda.

GHG Emission per capita
(Kg/Capita) in 2018
218
GHG emissions without FOLU (Gg
CO2 eq) in 2018
7722
Greenhouse Gas emissions per gas for 2018
Total Emissions per Sector (GgCO2 eq)
Yearly Emissions per Gas (Gg CO2 eq)