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Environmental Affairs Department

Our Work

Projects

With our development partners, we turn Malawi’s climate and environment commitments into work on the ground, from Lake Chilwa to the national greenhouse gas inventory.

Projects and programmes

  • 7 projects
  • 3 ongoing
  • 5 funding partners
  • Ongoing TRANSFORM

    Transformational Adaptation for Climate Resilience in Lake Chilwa Basin of Malawi

    Reducing the vulnerability of communities around Lake Chilwa to climate change, by strengthening livelihoods through ecosystem-based adaptation and financing climate-resilient enterprises.

    Funded by

    • Global Environment Facility (LDCF)
    Budget
    US$4.4 million GEF grant, with US$21.5 million co-financing
    Years
    Since 2023
    Where
    Machinga, Zomba and Phalombe
  • Ongoing LIFE-AR

    LDC Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience

    An initiative of the Least Developed Countries that puts long-term, locally led adaptation first. Malawi is one of six front-runner countries.

    Funded by

    • Ireland
    • United Kingdom
    • United States of America
    Years
    Since 2022
    Where
    Rumphi, Salima and Mangochi
  • Ongoing NAP

    National Adaptation Plan Process

    Supporting multi-sectoral, medium- to long-term adaptation planning and budgeting in Malawi, and bringing climate change adaptation into development planning and policy.

    Funded by

    • Green Climate Fund
    Budget
    US$2.8 million readiness grant
    Years
    Since 2019
    Where
    National
  • Completed CBIT

    Malawi Climate Transparency Framework

    Strengthening Malawi’s institutions and setting up an information system to meet the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement.

    Funded by

    • Global Environment Facility (CBIT)
    Budget
    US$1.06 million GEF grant, with US$150,000 co-financing
    Years
    2021–2024
    Where
    National
  • Completed TNA

    Technology Needs Assessment, Phase III

    Helping Malawi decide its priority technologies for cutting emissions and adapting to climate change, to support its NDC and the Paris Agreement.

    Funded by

    • Global Environment Facility
    Years
    Until 2023
    Where
    National

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