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Singapore authorises carbon credit project to improve safe drinking water access in Rwanda

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Developed by Climate Bridge International, the Safe Water Supply Project aims to distribute 300,000 ceramic water filters to Rwandan households and childcare centres, primarily targeting the Western Province. By eliminating the necessity of burning firewood or charcoal for clean drinking water, the program aims to curb greenhouse gas output while freeing up time for work and schooling. Following an initial rollout of 10,000 units in June, the remaining filters will be deployed progressively in 2027. This initiative represents the first project approved across Singapore's six operationalised bilateral implementation agreements.

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  • The authorisation marks the first approved carbon credit project under Singapore's bilate…: The authorisation marks the first approved carbon credit project under Singapore's bilateral pact with Rwanda.
  • Both nations will issue authorisation letters during the second stage of a three-stage ap…: Both nations will issue authorisation letters during the second stage of a three-stage approval process under Article 6.
  • Over 20 additional carbon credit initiatives are currently undergoing evaluation under th…: Over 20 additional carbon credit initiatives are currently undergoing evaluation under the Singapore-Rwanda bilateral agreement.

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This is the first such authorisation under the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement.

SINGAPORE: Singapore has authorised a carbon credit project to improve access to safe drinking water in Rwanda, marking the first of such authorisations under the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement.

It is also the first authorisation across Singapore’s six operationalised implementation agreements with Peru, Rwanda, Thailand, Mongolia, Ghana and Bhutan, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Saturday (Nov 14).

“These authorisations will support projects that mobilise carbon financing for emissions reductions and sustainable development,” said the agency.

Singapore’s first authorisation marks a milestone in its international carbon market cooperation, it said.

1.8 MILLION BENEFICIARIES EXPECTED

The project, developed by Climate Bridge International, supports Rwanda’s climate priorities under its nationally determined contribution by improving access to safe drinking water.

Nationally determined contributions refer to national climate action plans by each country under the Paris Agreement.

Through the Safe Water Supply Project, 300,000 ceramic water filters will be distributed to households and early childhood development centres across Rwanda, with a focus on the Western Province, said NEA.

This will provide them with…

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