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Delayed regulations stall full implementation of Malawi’s disaster risk law

As Malawi approaches the next disaster season, the effectiveness of its legal tools to manage and reduce risks hangs in the balance, awaiting the political will to turn policy into protection.
Environment

Malawian communities struggle with NELD, stakeholders call for urgent support

Stakeholders have validated a new study revealing that communities across Malawi are facing deep, often overlooked, non-economic losses and damages (NELD), including psychological trauma, cultural heritage destruction, and forced displacement, as a result of climate change.
Environment

Stakeholders call for gender-sensitive climate disaster insurance

Stakeholders in the Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) have called for more inclusive policies to protect vulnerable groups, particularly women, persons with disabilities, and rural communities, from the devastating impacts of climate disasters.
Environment

CSOs faulted for promoting gender-blind disaster risk financing

The civil society in Malawi has been involved in Climate Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) advocacy since...
Environment

Government resumes implementation of thin plastics ban

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate change, in collaboration with the Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), has...

Council advises communities to protect trees

Environment James Ngalande - Mana James Ngalande - Mana -
Dowa district council has appealed to communities to protect and take good care of trees planted in their catchment areas to realize high percentage of survival rate.

Traditional leader urges children to be proactive on issues of climate justice

Environment Yamikani Yapuwa Yamikani Yapuwa -
Traditional Authority (TA) January of Thyolo district has urged learners in his area to be on the forefront in championing issues of climate justice as the district intends to plant 1,5 million trees in the current forestry season.

Blantyre to plant one million trees

Environment Nthanda Times Reporter Nthanda Times Reporter -
Blantyre District Council has earmarked to plant one million tree seedlings in different areas in the 2023/2024 National Forestry Season which started on December 15, 2023 and runs to April 15, 2024.

Waste management stakeholders call for mindset change on waste

Environment Steven Godfrey Mkweteza Steven Godfrey Mkweteza -
A network of waste managers in the country have called upon the residents of Blantyre city to change their mindset towards managing waste.

A Call to Address Global Risks

Environment Dr. Mithika Mwenda Dr. Mithika Mwenda -
Our world faces pressing challenges that demand immediate attention. Understanding these global risks is the first step towards creating a safer, more secure future.

Project applauded for empowering youths in environmental conservation

Environment Sellah Singini Sellah Singini -
Lilongwe District Council has commended Malawi Green Corps (MGC) Project for empowering 195 youths in the areas of Traditional Authorities Malili and Masula with skills and knowledge in environmental conservation and business management.
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