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.
MCHF Overview of work on forest law enforcement
Issues brief
Modern Cooking for Healthy Forests (MCHF) promotes sustainable forest management and energy options to maintain forest cover and to reduce land-based emissions in Malawi.
Youth express priorities on climate change
News
On 4 February 2021 over 80 young Malawians, aged between 18 and 35 and committed to climate change issues, joined “The Road to COP26-National Youth Consultative Forum on Climate Change”.
Join online Malawi youth forum to shape country's road to COP26
News
On 4 February 2021, the ‘Road to COP26: National Youth Consultative Forum on Climate Change' will take place, to provide young Malawians with the opportunity to highlight their priorities and showcase existing and potential ideas for good practice.
Young Malawi climate leaders launch a theme song
News
Young Malawian climate leaders have launched a climate change theme song as part of their advocacy work. The song, entitled “Nyengo Isasinthe” (Let’s stop climate change) features renowned musician Joe Kellz.
The case for cash in responding to humanitarian crises in Malawi
Policy brief
A plethora of evidence indicates that, where markets are functioning, cash is a highly effective modality for providing food security assistance to crisis-affected populations - say the International Humanitarian NGO coalition in Malawi, in this policy brief.
Stella Gama calls for greater women's voice on climate change
News
Stella Gama, the Government of Malawi’s Director of Forestry, has made a powerful intervention calling for greater involvement of women in the climate change negotiations and in leading climate actions in-country.
Malawi initiative is up for Africa Water ChangeMaker Award
News
An innovative water management initiative in Malawi – aimed at building resilience and adaptation to climate change – has been nominated for an Africa Water ChangeMaker Award.
MCHF Overview of work on sustainable and fuel-efficient cooking
Issues brief
Modern Cooking for Healthy Forests (MCHF) promotes sustainable forest management and energy options to maintain forest cover and to reduce land-based emissions in Malawi.
Modern Cooking for Healthy Forests Project launches a business accelerator programme
News
The Modern Cooking for Health Forests (MCHF) in Malawi project in partnership with mHub and in coordination with the Government of Malawi has launched a business accelerator programme.