EPR STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection, renewable energy, and climate resilience through strengthened collaboration with One Climate Rwanda and One Climate World Cooperative during a high-level gathering that brought together church leaders, international partners, technicians, and development stakeholders.

The meeting, attended by representatives from the Anglican Church of Rwanda, EPR presbyteries, and partners from Germany and the Netherlands, focused on advancing sustainable solutions for communities across Rwanda. Welcoming the participants, the Vice President of EPR, Rev Julie Kandema, expressed gratitude to all guests and partners for their continued collaboration and support, noting that EPR was honoured to host them and encouraging them to feel at home within the church, while also extending appreciation to One Climate Rwanda leaders and its leadership for their long-standing partnership with EPR

Discussions highlighted ongoing and future initiatives in renewable energy and environmental protection, including improved cooking stoves, tree planting, solar energy, water access projects, and climate adaptation training. Church leaders noted that sustainable energy solutions are increasingly vital for schools, hospitals, churches.

Representatives of One Climate World, including Andreas Neukirch, the Chair of the Management board and Dr. Ulrich Möller, the Chair of the Supervisory board joined the meeting virtually and stressed the importance of global cooperation in addressing climate change. They reaffirmed the organization’s vision of promoting climate neutrality and expanding access to clean energy through partnerships with faith-based institutions and local communities.

The gathering concluded with a call for collaboration among churches, development organizations, and international partners to advance climate resilience, renewable energy access, and sustainable development for communities throughout Rwanda and beyond.