Coordination Union for Rehabilitation of the Environment (CURE) and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative convened a high-level dialogue today in Lilongwe, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as a pathway to a financed and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. The meeting, attended by government officials, civil society organizations, academia, and energy experts,…
Biodiversity experts from various sectors, led by the Biodiversity Unit under the Environmental Affairs Department of Malawi’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change, have gathered in Blantyre to refine the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) preliminary targets, with a key focus on resource mobilization. This initiative is supported by the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a global partnership…
The Restoring Fisheries for Sustainable Livelihoods (REFRESH) Project, a five-year USAID-funded initiative launched in October 2019, held a close-out dissemination workshop today to share the project’s outcomes and insights, reports Sara Saulosi. The workshop aimed to present key findings, discuss challenges, engage stakeholders, and provide recommendations for future fisheries programming. Led by Pact Malawi, in partnership with other organizations, the…
Malawians commemorated World Ozone Day on 16th September, 2024 with a ceremony at Soche Technical College in Blantyre, recognized as a center of excellence for ozone-friendly technologies. The event, themed “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action,” emphasized Malawi’s dedication to environmental preservation. Key figures in attendance included Secretary for Natural Resources and Climate, Dr. Yusuf Mkungula, United Nations Resident Representative Patrick…
A study released today by the think-tank MwAPATA Institute reveals that Malawi has some of the lowest forestry plantation fees and prices for forest produce in the region, with rates 5 to 20 times lower than neighboring countries. The study, conducted in partnership with the USAID, UKAid co-funded Modern Cooking for Healthy Forests in Malawi and Malawi’s Department of Forestry,…
The Department of Agricultural Research Services (DARS), through the Malawi Plant Genetic Resources Centre (MPGRC), will host a Crop and Seed Diversity Fair next Wednesday at Makanda Extension Planning Area under Shire Valley Agriculture Development Division in Chikwawa. Organized under the theme “Enhancing Conservation, Cultivation, and Commercialization of Neglected High-Value and Adapted Crop Genetic Resources for Food, Nutrition, and Income…
BLANTYRE, Malawi – Communities involved in the restoration of the Chiradzulu Forest Reserve, an initiative aimed at building resilience to climate change, attended a participatory planning session and learning exchange visit on Thursday. The event, held at the Coordination Union for the Rehabilitation of the Environment (CURE) premises in Blantyre, focused on assessing the progress, successes, and challenges faced by…
Malawians and stakeholders in the environmental sector gathered on Friday at Neno Community Ground to jointly commemorate the International Day of Biological Diversity and World Environment Day. The event, themed “Our Land, Our Future,” called for concerted efforts towards land restoration, addressing desertification, and enhancing drought resilience amidst the effects of climate change. Dr. Richard Perekamoyo, Principal Secretary for Administration…
By Precious Chimkande The Coordination Union for the Rehabilitation of the Environment (CURE) has conducted an all-inclusive annual multi-stakeholder monitoring exercise, involving district-level stakeholders and partners participating in the restoration and community resilience building project around Chiradzulu Forest Reserve. This engagement marks the completion of the first year of the two-year project being implemented in the areas of Group…
The Coordination Union for the Rehabilitation of the Environment (CURE) is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing the tree seedlings planted in February at Njamba Park, a key part of the Urban Green Spaces Initiative aimed at enhancing ecosystem intergrity for Blantyre residents. On Friday (June 21), CURE staff conducted a thorough inspection of the Mahogany seedlings to monitor their…