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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...

Safeguarding Oloolua Forest: A Call to Action for Environmental Conservation”

Environment Maurice Kimatu Maurice Kimatu -
In a concerted effort to address the imminent threats facing the Oloolua forest, the Ngong Social Justice and Environment Centre organized a crucial workshop on April 9th, 2024.

CISONECC challenges councils to incorporate Climate change in development plans

Environment Wellington Sibale Wellington Sibale -
Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has urged district councils to integrate Early Warning Systems (EWS), and Loss and Damage issues into the council’s District Development Plans (DDP).

Eagles Relief engages ADCs on climate resilience

Environment Nthanda Times Reporter Nthanda Times Reporter -
Eagles Relief and Development Programme International, with support from Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, engaged Area Development Committees (ADCs) of traditional authorities (TAs) Kasisi and Katunga in Chikwawa to enhance community participation and build capacity on climate resilience.

Za Kwathu ku Namitambo in afforestation drive

Environment Evance Chisiano - Mana Evance Chisiano - Mana -
A grouping of people from Namitambo area in Chiradzulu under the name Zakwathu Ku Namitambo (ZKN) Trust has handed over 400 seedlings to three schools within Traditional Authority Mpunga in the district to instill environmental consciousness among leaners that are expected to plant the trees in their schools within the forestry season.

WASTE Advisers set for Lilongwe think tank networking event

Environment Moses Nyirenda Moses Nyirenda -
One of the country’s nonprofit organisations working in waste management, WASTE Advisers is set to host networking meeting dubbed ‘Lilongwe think tank networking event’ on March 27, 2024 in Lilongwe.

CISONECC equips disaster committees in Neno

Environment Salome Gangire - Mana Salome Gangire - Mana -
Disaster Risk Management Committees (DRMCs) in Neno District have been asked to identify potential risks their areas face and find solutions to avert and lessen the effects of disasters.
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