Themes
Sustainable forest management
Malawi is endowed with abundant forest resources, which provide communities with valuable wood and non-wood products. However, they are under growing threat from increasing human and livestock population pressures and greater frequency of extreme weather events. Sustainably managed forests and even mixed agroforestry systems can provide reliable livelihoods for rural people. They can play an important role in regulating flows of water, soil and nutrients on which all of Malawian society depends, and in regulating the regional and global climate.
Market Voices: Is a win-win approach possible for farmers and buyers?
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The last film in the 'Market Voices' series highlights the allure of agricultural cooperatives, which could overcome mistrust between farmers and buyers and create fairer trading conditions.
Market Voices: How to ensure fair trading? The buyers' perspective
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We continue with the Market Voices film series and in this episode, buyers explain the pitfalls of the agricultural trade, and what needs to change, from their perspective.
Market Voices: How to ensure fair trading? The farmers' perspective
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The film 'The Commodity Market: Farmers' Voice' explores how farmers see agricultural trade - and the need for reform.
Why Earth Day 2021 is special
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This Earth Day marks an especially important moment for international climate diplomacy and commitment - as well as being a key moment for action in Malawi, too.
Restoring our Earth: 3 things you can do to restore Malawi
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Every year on April 22, the world commemorates Earth Day as a reminder of our responsibility and stewardship towards our home, Earth. Here are 3 simple ways you can celebrate Earth Day in Malawi.
From poacher to bee-keeper: the story of Chikondi
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Living in harmony with nature has proven its benefits to villagers surrounding Majete Wildlife Reserve. This feature story shows how support for an eco-friendly job has been transformational for one man and his family.
Women developing communities
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When Godfrey Chikwakwa married Joyce White 24 years ago, little did he know that she would employ him. With help from a Village Savings and Loans Association - supported by the PROSPER programme - Ms White has successfully started her own small business.
Producing more food, eating good food
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For decades, Malawi has been experiencing devastating disasters including floods, dry spells, and pest outbreaks. These disasters have destroyed people’s livelihoods. Here's what the PROSPER programme is doing to bolster people's resilience.
Valuing water on World Water Day 2021
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Today is World Water Day 2021, with the theme of “valuing water”. Water is essential to life and livelihoods – yet access to it is unequal, and often complex trade-offs have to be considered when allocating between different purposes.