Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s already reshaping lives across Malawi. From unpredictable rains to intense floods and prolonged dry spells, the effects are being felt in our homes, farms, and cities.
🚨 The Impacts We’re Seeing
In recent years, Malawi has experienced:
- Cyclones like Freddy and Ana, causing destruction in southern regions
- Shifting rainfall patterns, affecting when farmers can plant
- Flash floods that displace communities
- Rising temperatures, increasing water stress and health risks
These changes are not isolated—they are signs of a changing climate system that affects everything from food security to economic growth.
🧪 What’s Driving the Change?
Climate change is driven mainly by:
- The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)
- Deforestation
- Unsustainable land use practices
These activities increase the concentration of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which trap heat in the atmosphere.
🌱 What Can Malawi Do?
The good news is—we are not helpless. Here’s what we can do together:
1. Strengthen Early Warning Systems
Timely, accurate weather forecasts help communities prepare for floods, storms, and droughts. MAMESO works to enhance data sharing and forecast communication across Malawi.
2. Promote Climate-Smart Agriculture
Techniques like crop rotation, water harvesting, and resilient seed varieties help farmers adapt to climate variability.
3. Raise Public Awareness
Climate education helps citizens understand risks and take action—from tree planting to energy conservation.
4. Support Science and Policy Integration
MAMESO collaborates with government bodies to ensure that scientific insights inform policies on environment, agriculture, and disaster risk reduction.