President Lazarus Chakwera has called on global leaders to urgently address climate change by increasing financial support for adaptation efforts, particularly for vulnerable nations.
He made the remarks on Thursday, during the leaders’ dialogue on climate adaptation action in Africa, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
President Chakwera stated that Malawi acknowledges the struggle of least-developed countries in Africa that are grappling with the severe aftermath of extreme weather events such as floods, which have disrupted agricultural cycles — affecting the availability of food in Malawi.
The President then called for increased support, commitment, and strengthened collaboration.
He expressed the significance of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to achieving climate resilience
“Malawi has been fortunate to receive support from the Green Climate Fund for advancing NAPs formulation,” he said.
He said Malawi remains committed to global climate action, which has prompted the country to integrate climate goals into the Malawi 2063 vision.
