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Rwanda's Ministry of Environment established new fee structures for carbon credit projects benefiting local communities. Starting January 13, project developers face various fees, including $1,000 for opening accounts, $1,500 for registration, and $3,000 for project approvals.

Land-based projects must allocate at least 30% of carbon credit revenue to communities. Transaction fees include a 2% authorisation fee on emission reductions. The National Buffer Account will retain 1% of carbon credits as insurance against project failures, ensuring credibility in carbon trading.