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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...

CSOs urge government to expedite finalization of NAP

Civil society organizations in Malawi are calling on the government to fast-track the finalization of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to strengthen disaster preparedness and incorporate sustainable solutions like agroecology.

Veep calls for clean management of e-waste, launches guiding policy

The Vice President Dr. Michael Usi who is also the Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change has said the launch of the e-waste management policy is a crucial step steps toward a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations

Funding key to unlocking CSOs’ potential in climate action – CISONECC

The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) - Malawi’s renowned climate change network - has emphasized that civil society organizations (CSOs) can significantly enhance their impact in building climate-resilient communities if adequate funding is made available.

Mw Climate Justice Caravan against loans, demand subsidies for clean energy products  

As the 29th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP) got underway in Baku Azerbaijan on Monday, Malawian youths are demanding subsidies for clean...

CISONECC empowers women to fight climate change

The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has highlighted the urgent need for empowering women through climate change training and financial resources to help them mitigate and adapt to climate impacts in Malawi.

Youth are activists of Climate Change Justice-YOFONAT

The youth forum for National Transformation (YOFONAT) has urged youths to engage in climate change justice projects as one way of protecting the environment.