Communities must be heard for Malawi to build climate and disaster resilience. CISONECC has called for stronger engagement between citizens and government, saying grassroots voices are key to shaping effective climate action and reducing disaster risks nationwide.
The Disaster Risk Management Act of 2023 establishes a Disaster Management Fund, outlines measures for disaster risk reduction, guides settlement relocation, and defines the role of international actors — a framework designed to strengthen Malawi’s preparedness and resilience against future disasters.
Malawi joins the global community in commemorating International Week of the Deaf in Ntcheu, with government and stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to advancing sign language rights and promoting inclusive education under the theme, “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights
Children in Ntchisi and Salima districts have called out local authorities for failing to act on climate change, warning that floods, droughts, and pollution are violating their rights to education, health, and protection. The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) says children’s voices must guide Malawi’s climate policies.
Faith leaders in Malawi have joined government and civil society in pushing for a just energy transition, urging collective action to move from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy for a greener and fairer future.
As Malawi battles the twin challenges of energy poverty and climate change — with more than half of its population still off the grid, the country’s energy and climate players are stepping up calls for faster investment in clean and renewable power.
With the country facing an energy crisis compounded by climate change and widespread reliance on unsustainable energy sources, key players in Malawi's clean and renewable energy sector are calling for immediate and decisive action.
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.
The civil society in Malawi has been involved in Climate Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) advocacy since the inception of the InsuResilience Multi-Actor-Partnerships...
Stakeholders in Malawi’s climate and disaster risk financing sector have called for improved coordination and inclusivity to ensure effective access and utilization of funds under the Global Shield initiative.
