Kigali, Rwanda, December 4, 2025 — The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in partnership with the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), unveiled the IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform, an innovative, AI-driven digital tool designed to integrate and track gender-responsive and socially inclusive climate actions across Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) and beyond.

The launch took place in Kigali on 04 December 2025, following months of intensive national consultations, marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to inclusive, data-driven, and people-centred climate action.

Speaking at the event, Caroline Raes, GGGI’s Country Representative in Rwanda, applauded the strong collaboration from different stakeholders in championing this transformative initiative that combines climate action and digital innovation. She noted that “The AI-powered IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform will enable institutions to identify disparities, make informed decisions, and ensure climate interventions benefit all groups—especially those most at risk.”

Caroline Raes, GGGI’s Country Representative in Rwanda, commended the strong collaboration from different stakeholders to champion the ‘IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform,’ which combines climate action and digital innovation. © GGGI Rwanda.

Turning Data into Inclusive Climate Action

The IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform was developed by GGGI, in partnership with REMA, under the project, Enhancing the Integration and Tracking of Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Actions in Rwanda’s NDCs 3.0, supported by the NDC Partnership and funded by the Government of Canada through the federal Department of Environment and Climate Change. The Platform addresses a long-standing gap in climate planning and implementation, hinged on the availability of reliable, disaggregated data to inform inclusive decision-making.

Preliminary findings show that women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other less privileged groups often face disproportionate climate impacts, while their contributions to adaptation and mitigation remain under-recognised. By combining artificial intelligence with sector-specific Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) indicators, the platform enables climate actors to identify disparities, track progress, and design climate interventions that respond to the realities of all Rwandans.

Faustin Munyazikwiye, Deputy Director-General at the Rwanda Environment Management Authority, highlighted, “The IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform Tool represents a tangible contribution toward improving our national climate systems for Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification—ensuring climate actions leave no one behind.”

Faustin Munyazikwiye speaks at the launch of ‘IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform’, an AI-driven tool to Strengthen Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Climate Action. © GGGI Rwanda

Thadée Twagirimana, Acting Director General for Environment and Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment, underscored that inclusive climate action is not optional: “As far as climate action is concerned, we cannot afford to ignore anyone’s experiences and contributions. Therefore, inclusive climate action is not an option; it is a necessity, a guarantee that our resilience efforts uplift everyone, including women, children, youth, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and all vulnerable groups.”

Thadée Twagirimana, Acting Director General for Environment and Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment, underscored that inclusive climate action is not optional. © GGGI Rwanda

Julie Crowley, High Commissioner for Canada in the Republic of Rwanda, described the platform as a catalyst for change. She noted, “The IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform is more than a tool—it is a catalyst for change. By tracking progress and guiding informed decisions, it ensures that every climate action becomes a step toward transforming lives and building resilient, thriving communities.”

Julie Crowley (center), High Commissioner for Canada in the Republic of Rwanda, described the platform as a catalyst for change. © GGGI Rwanda

 Silas Ngayaboshya, Director General for Gender Promotion and Women’s Empowerment at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, underscored that disaggregated data presented in the platform will be key for transformation. “With the IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform, we go beyond counting figures to uncover the stories and power dynamics behind them. This platform turns insights into action—shaping policies, driving equity, and building a resilient future for all.”

Silas Ngayaboshya, Director General for Gender Promotion and Women’s Empowerment at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion. © GGGI Rwanda

Asiimwe Rebecca, Director of the Monitoring Gender Mainstreaming Unit, emphasized the tool’s practical value, describing it as a game-changer that brings intentionality to gender responsiveness and inclusion and positions Rwanda strongly toward achieving Vision 2050.

More than a digital platform, IWACU GESI Monitoring Platform represents Rwanda’s determination to place people at the center of climate action. By bridging data gaps and institutionalizing inclusive climate monitoring, the tool strengthens national ownership, accountability, and long-term resilience. It will also help analyse disparities, model impacts before implementation, foster evidence-based planning, and guide national monitoring, ensuring that Rwanda’s climate commitments are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

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Asiimwe Rebecca, (centre), Director of the Monitoring Gender Mainstreaming Unit, emphasized the tool’s practical value. © GGGI RwandaMore photos from the event

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