Phalombe communities are reaping benefits from the TRANSFORM Climate Resilience Project, which promotes afforestation and irrigation farming to fight climate change. The initiative is restoring degraded land, enhancing food security, and empowering farmers with sustainable, climate-smart practices.
Speaking at the opening of the CREWS Malawi workshop in Blantyre, PS Dr. Yusuf Mkungula said ongoing reforms—including a new strategic plan, meteorological policy, and quality management system—aim to deliver timely, accurate, and life-saving climate information. The initiative is backed by partners including WMO and the World Bank, who emphasized the importance of early warning systems and sustainable action in the face of climate threats.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has urged people to adopt alternative energy sources and efficient cooking technologies like briquettes charcoal in order to improve environmental sustainability in the country.