Rural Women''s Day: With rains unreliable, Malawi''s farmers harness sun instead As climate change upends farming in
The most common type of water facility used in Malawi is an unprotected well or spring while the most popular safe sources of water is a borehole. It has been observed that in rural areas, families tend to
The sector, accounting for nearly 30% of Malawi''s GDP, suffered a total loss of up to USD 240.7 million across rain-fed crops, fisheries and livestock. Crop production accounted for 83% of these losses
The World Bank, in close collaboration with Malawi''s National Association of Small Farmers (NASFAM), developed an index-based crop insurance contract that is more efficient and cost-effective than
Prior to the installation of the rain gauges, farmers participated in a training session jointly led by WFP and the Malawi Department for Climate
With their livelihoods increasingly under threat from climate disasters, Malawi''s rural people urgently need accurate and timely information to warn them about impending floods, droughts
In addition, southern Malawi is regularly hit by cyclones from the Mozambique Channel causing heavy and prolonged rains over and above the normal rainy season. Such cyclones can
Torrential rains in Malawi have caused dozens of deaths. Arjan van de Merwe/UNDP/Flickr Severe floods in Malawi have affected about a million
Introduction Flooding, intensified by climate change, poses severe risks to last-mile communities in Malawi, particularly in Makhuwira, Chikwawa District. With 84% of households living below the
In Malawi climate change is a threat to economic growth, long-term prosperity, as well as the livelihoods of an already vulnerable population.163 Ninety per cent of the population are dependent on rain-fed
Protecting from floods Widespread flooding killed hundreds of men, women and children, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Malawi in 2015 and 2019.
Making their social protection programs adaptive to these climate risks is a key pillar of the government''s national strategies on disaster risk financing (DRF) and social protection.
Malawi mainly depends on groundwater, especially in rural areas where about 80% of Malawi''s population lives. Source protection challenges, soil erosion and deteriorating water quality poses a
Since the onset of the 2023/2024 rainy season, Malawi experienced multiple episodes of flooding, both fluvial and pluvial, particularly in the southern
despite the critical role of clean water and sanitation in preventing disease outbreaks. With over 80% of Malawi''s population working in agriculture, unreliable rainfall threatens livelihoods and economic
e, Malawi faces significant challenges in mobilizing funding for adaptation and resilience. According to the Malawi Environmental Affairs Department (EAD), the key constraints to accessing climate finance
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Malawi is heavily reliant on seasonal rain-fed farming, making it increasingly vulnerable to erratic weather patterns bringing unpredictable
With TBI''s leadership in driving energy reform, Malawi is making significant advances by prioritising expanded irrigation coverage. These efforts
As these shocks in Malawi become more frequent, families have little time to no time to recover. Forecasted La Niña conditions are projected to result
Over 80 percent of Malawi''s population depends on rain-fed smallholder farming. When rains fail or come unpredictably, entire communities face food shortages and income loss.
Flood hazard map at Malawi scale should improve risk anticipation and crisis management. This article presents the methodology and key findings of the first national study of
Since November 2025, many parts of Malawi have been hit by severe rainfall. With forecasts indicating further rain, the Malawi Red Cross Society activated its simplified early action
Evacuation was the most common early action, yet only 30.7% of households evacuated before the disaster, while 33.9% evacuated after flooding began. Asset protection was minimal, with just 10.6%
1.2 Background of the study In Balaka, Malawi, communities are facing severe environmental degradation and the adverse effects of climate change. The widespread practice of deforestation for
UN agencies alongside humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal to help millions in the country stricken by drought that
Considering that climate change is a relatively new phenomenon, Government of Malawi formulated a Strategy on Climate Change Learning in 2013 to address knowledge gaps that are key for
The intended audience for this case includes global WASH practitioners, donors, local communities, policymakers, and water-related organizations. Globally, WASH experts and donors can use this
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