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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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over the Effectiveness of Biodiversity Conservation Policies and Regulations

Stakeholders have voiced their doubts about the effectiveness of existing policies and regulatory frameworks concerning biodiversity conservation and natural resource management in the country.

Mchinji youths urged to take care of the environment

Young people in Mchinji have been urged to take active role in taking care of the environment.

Climate change a threat to human health- Minister

The Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has said the adverse effects of climate change are increasingly impacting, not only the environment but also the health and well-being of communities.

DC Palani hails Shift, WRA on waste management initiative 

Lilongwe District Commissioner Lawford Palani has hailed the Lilongwe Shift youth group and Wind Ride Aeros (WRA) for coming up with the waste management initiative campaign and data recording waste in Lilongwe markets.

Blantyre launches catchment conservation

Blantyre  district council through the agriculture sector has launched a district-based catchment conservation management project to address land degradation problems and climate change impacts

Mangochi residents challenged to conserve forests

Department of Forestry has launched Forestry laws in Mangochi with a call for Malawians to take a leading role in conserving forest reserves.