Kigali, Rwanda – September 11, 2025: The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with development partners including GIZ, today launched the comprehensive implementation roadmap for the Rwanda Green Taxonomy (RGT), alongside an innovative digital platform designed to accelerate its adoption across key sectors.

The launch event introduced market participants to the Rwanda Green Taxonomy Navigator a user-friendly digital platform that will enable financial institutions, regulators, private sector actors and other users to gain a clearer and more practical understanding of the Rwanda Taxonomy, making it easier to use and adopt it to internal projects and initiatives.

The Rwanda Green Taxonomy (RGT) is a nationally developed framework that aims to define the sustainability criteria, foster shared understanding and trust on what constitutes a green investment. It is a policy tool to direct financial flows towards green, climate-resilient, and socially inclusive investments while providing clarity to market participants and minimizing the risk of greenwashing.

The roadmap provides a clear, phased plan for implementing the RGT, reinforcing Rwanda's steadfast environmental and climate commitments. It directly aligns the financial sector with the green transition and climate action objectives set out in Vision 2050, the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), the Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy (GGCRS), and the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Key objectives of today’s launch include:

• Introducing the Rwanda Green Taxonomy Navigator – a Digital Tool to market actors.

• Building awareness and technical capacity on how to use the tool for classifying green investments and projects.

• Gathering feedback from financial institutions, regulators, and private sector actors on the tool’s usability and potential improvements.

• Showcasing the Implementation Roadmap and plan and fostering collaboration among stakeholders for its smooth implementation and adoption

“The launch of this implementation roadmap and the digital tool marks a pivotal moment for Rwanda’s sustainable finance landscape,” said Herbert Asiimwe, Head of Financial Development Department. 

“The Taxonomy provides the needed clarity and confidence to channel capital towards our national priorities. This is not just about mitigating climate risk; it is about seizing the immense opportunity of a green and inclusive economy as outlined in our Vision 2050. These tools will empower our financial sector to become a powerful engine for sustainable development.”

“GIZ on behalf of the German Government, is proud to have supported the development and now the operationalization of the Rwanda Green Taxonomy,” stated Ksenija Maver, Project Director at GIZ. “Rwanda is demonstrating regional leadership in creating a robust enabling environment for sustainable finance. The launch of these digital tool is a testament to a successful partnership aimed at translating policy into practical action that will attract both public and private investment for a climate-resilient future.”

"For the Kigali International Financial Centre, this is a transformative moment. The taxonomy strengthens our value proposition as a trusted jurisdiction for sustainable investments. It enhances our ability to attract climate-conscious investors, fosters innovation in green financial products, and reinforces our commitment to building a thriving, transparent, and future-proof financial ecosystem." Hortense Mudenge, the CEO of Rwanda Finance said.

The Rwanda Green Taxonomy initiative is a key milestone in mobilizing the financial flows required to meet Rwanda’s ambitious climate goals and build a prosperous, low-carbon economy.