FAO urges action to restore degraded land
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for accelerated efforts to restore degraded forests and landscapes, warning that land degradation...
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Malawi launches 10-year strategy to tackle deforestation
Malawi has launched a 10-year strategy to tackle deforestation, as pressure from charcoal production, agricultural expansion and demand for cooking fuel continues to threaten the...
Malawi secures $8.49m grant to rebuild irrigation schemes after Cyclone Freddy
The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a US$8.49 million grant (around K14.7 billion) to help Malawi restore irrigation infrastructure destroyed by Cyclone Freddy and...
Tea sector’s future hinges on supporting smallholder farmers – FAO
The future of the global tea industry depends on improving the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers who sustain production worldwide, according to Food and...
Malawi urged to embrace agroecology amid climate and soil concerns
Malawi needs to transform its farming systems by embracing agroecology to tackle climate change, soil degradation and declining crop yields, officials and farmers at a...
Government advocates gender mainstreaming in climate resilience and adaptation programmes
Government says it is intensifying efforts to mainstream Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in climate change adaptation programmes to ensure that no one is...
85,000 children trapped in the cruel grip of disasters in Phalombe
Beneath the shadow of the majestic Mulanje Mountain, the land whispers stories of both abundance and despair. Here, in Phalombe District, where the soil should...
Malawi nears completion of environment report after 15-year gap
Malawi is at an advanced stage in developing its new National State of the Environment and Outlook Report (NSEOR). Scientists say the report is a...
Malawi secures funding for forest restoration under AFR100 Initiative
Malawi is set to benefit from the EUR 40 million AFR100/FAO-BMZ Programme, which aims to restore degraded landscapes, combat climate change, and improve livelihoods across...
BANANAS FOR RESILIENCE: HOW A WFP INITIATIVE IS TRANSFORMING LIVES IN MALAWI
Malawi is facing a growing threat from climate change, which has caused frequent and severe weather events such as floods, droughts, dry spells, and rising...