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Protecting nature through climate sensitive public works programme

In a quest to protect nature and address the effects of climate change, communities under Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme (CSEPWP) in Mchinji have put in place a number of ways to restore degraded landscapes and reforestation.

DCDC distributes 2,000 tree seedlings in Blantyre

Desire Child Development Centre (DCDC) Executive Director, Williams Kangawao, has advised communities at Chemusa in Blantyre to plant and care for tree seedlings to ensure forest cover that shall mitigate effects of climate change.

LWB making strides in conserving tree cover

Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) says it is making progress in its efforts to conserve tree cover along Lilongwe River, which happens to be its catchment area. 

Empowering the Next Generation: Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice

In the context of the African Union's theme for 2024, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa," a transformative initiative is taking center stage – the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice.

Strategy to engage communities in protecting natural resources

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.

Communities demand revision of National Parks and Wildlife Act

Community members from areas surrounding Nyika National Park and Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve in Malawi have asked government to revise the current National Parks and Wildlife Act, saying it is not serving the interests of people.

Old Mutual, Seed Co partner in a tree-planting initiative

Old Mutual Malawi Limited and Seed Co Malawi Limited have forged a partnership aimed to complement national efforts to address environmental degradation.

Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V faults forestry officers over deforestation in Mzimba

Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V has admonished forestry officials in Mzimba for failing to check deforestation and encroachment of forest reserves in the district.  

Government encourages tree planting along river banks

Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change Michael Usi has encouraged Malawians to utilise the National Forestry Season by planting more trees along the river banks as one way of restoring and protecting the rivers and conserving the environment.

Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Cohort IV Ignites Youth Empowerment for Global Climate Action

In a momentous stride toward empowering young African activists in the realm of climate justice, the fourth cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice was recently launched during the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance's (PACJA) retreat in Addis Ababa.

Council for improved hygienic practices

Chairperson for Dowa district council Mayamiko Kambewa has asked people in the district to observe good hygiene practices especially during this rainy season, to avoid the risk of outbreaks of water borne diseases.
Nthanda Times