Articles from Environment

Tropical Cyclone Freddy's impact on Malawi has ignited discussions on disaster risk management and climate change, revealing the country's lack of preparedness. Key figures argue that resources are inefficiently allocated to disaster response instead of preparedness. Support for the enactment of a disaster risk management bill is growing, aimed at establishing dedicated disaster funds. The Scottish government has become the first to finance loss and damage in Malawi, viewed as a polluting country.

National Water Resource Authority (NWRA) has imposed an MK4, 000, 000.00 fine on Mount Meru Millers for discharging untreated wastewater into public waters.

Dowa District Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) criticized the overemphasis on agriculture that eclipses efforts to tackle climate change issues. They argued that project proposals often feature climate change issues merely to attract funding, without effective implementation. The agriculture sector gets priority, overshadowing climate change initiatives, despite being severely impacted by climate-related disasters, such as Tropical Storm Ana. Increased financial focus on climate change and disaster risk management is sought in future budgets.

Mchinji-based organization, Youth Alliance for Sustainable Development (YASD), has urged schools in the district to commit to planting trees around their premises to mitigate the effects of natural disasters like rainstorms.

Secretary to the Office of President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba said government is committed to restoring Dzalanyama Forest Reserve in Lilongwe.  

Zomba City Mayor Councilor Davie Maunde has warned people against uprooting newly planted trees in the city, saying a law will take its course on perpetrators.