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

Singapore has authorised a Rwandan safe-water project to generate carbon credits, the first approval under its agreement with Rwanda and the first across Singapore’s six operationalised carbon-market agreements. The project links emissions reductions with improved access to drinking water, putting the bilateral agreement into action.

Climate Bridge International’s project will distribute 300,000 ceramic filters to households and early childhood development centres, with a focus on Rwanda’s Western Province. It is expected to benefit about 1.8 million people and avoid around 780,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent between 2026 and 2030 by reducing the need to boil water with firewood or charcoal. The first 10,000 filters began distribution in June, with the remainder planned for 2027; more than 20 other projects are being assessed under the agreement.