Climate Change Data
This section presents key data, and figures related to the climate, greenhouse gas, and climate change vulnerability indices to help users to understand climate change in Rwanda.
Climate Change in Rwanda
Rwanda has experienced a temperature increase of 1.4°C since 1970, higher than the global average, and can expect an increase in temperature of up to 2.0°C by the 2030s from 1970.
Rwanda is experiencing increased rainfall extremes. Rainy seasons are becoming shorter and more intense, especially in the northern and western provinces.
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.
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.
Climate Vulnerability Index
This portal serves as an information hub on climate change in Rwanda and provides a platform for climate change practitioners and stakeholders to discuss, network and share climate change knowledge and information to support Rwanda to become a developed, carbon-neutral and resilient nation.
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