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Strategy to engage communities in protecting natural resources

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As one way of protecting natural resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has developed a new strategy which involves local communities to end deforestation in the country.

Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr Michael Usi, made the remarks during a press briefing in Lilongwe on Thursday.

In the new strategy government has partnered with chiefs and villagers to ensure that the environment is not destroyed.

“It is sad to see people destroying natural resources. Many who cut down trees to produce charcoal do not stay in the community. As such, we want to work with the community to protect natural resources. Only people with permit or licenses are allowed to operate,” said Usi.

Minister of Climate Change, Natural Resources and Forestry Dr Michael Usi

He expressed concern that people are destroying game reserves, forests and national parks as such working with communities will help in addressing the malpractice.

Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule, highlighted the importance of protecting natural resources saying it is one way of generating revenue.

Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule

“People from outside the country come to Malawi to visit such places and if we are not caring for them it will be a loss to the country.

“As government, we are ready to work with the communities because the 25 percent we get from natural resources is given back to the communities. If the resources are destroyed, the communities will not be able to get the fee back,” said Kamtukule.

 She therefore urged people who are surrounded with Natural Resources to make sure that they support the government in ending malpractices of destroying Natural Resources.


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