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