Singapore clears first Rwanda carbon-credit project for 1.8 million
Why it matters: The water-filter plan could generate credits Singapore firms can use to offset up to 5% of taxable emissions.
Singapore has authorized its first carbon-credit project under its implementation agreement with Rwanda, clearing a safe drinking water plan expected to reach about 1.8 million people. The project by Climate Bridge International will distribute 300,000 ceramic water filters to households and early childhood development centers across Rwanda, especially in Western Province. By replacing boiling with firewood or charcoal, the project aims to cut indoor air pollution and avoid about 780,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from 2026 to 2030. The National Environment Agency said an initial 10,000 filters began rolling out in June, with the rest to be deployed progressively in 2027.