How can your business become more climate-friendly, reduce operational costs, and at the same time access new sources of finance? These are exactly the questions addressed in thisResource Book for entrepreneurs, released by GIZ Rwanda in December 2025.

The Resource Book is designed as a practical, hands-on guide for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises that want to integrate climate action into their business models and investments. It explains in clear and simple terms:

• What climate finance is and how it differs from conventional business finance
• Which business activities can qualify as climate-compatible
• How to prepare bankable green project proposals
• Where and how to access climate finance in Rwanda, including loans, grants, guarantees and other instruments

The guide also features real case studies from Rwandan businesses, showing how climate-friendly investments in areas such as renewable energy, waste management and climate-smart agriculture can strengthen competitiveness while creating environmental impact.

Through its work with MSMEs, GIZ Rwanda provides training on climate-friendly business opportunities, supports the development of bankable green projects, connects businesses to financial institutions offering climate finance, and offers tailored support for women and young entrepreneurs. This Resource Book brings all of this practical knowledge into one comprehensive reference for everyday business decisions.