Climate Change
CEPA aims to enhance policy response towards climate change management. CEPA focuses on climate change and land advocacy and policy research. CEPA has played a role in coordinating voices of civil society on climate change policy issues. CEPA continues to engage policy makers, disseminate policy information and facilitate community participation in adaptation planning processes. Resources from these and other organizational engagements have been made available for advocacy, reference and general information.
Full List of CEPA Climate Change Documents Follow:
9th Southern Africa Civil Society Forum Climate Change Statement
Statement on the 9t Southern Africa Civil Society Forum on Climate change
9th Southern Africa Civil Society Forum- Acting Together Ensuring Accountability
9th southern Africa Civil Society Forum-Acting Together Ensuring Accountability
20 Years of African CSO Involvement in Climate Change Negotiations- Priorities, Strategies and Actions
An exploration of African CSO engagement in the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COPs) process
2011-2012 Draft National Budget Analysis on Climate Change
An analysis of the 2011/2012 draft budget with a focus on resources earmarked for implementation of activities and programs that relate to climate change, environment and natural resources management
A Guide to the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology ROAM
A handbook to guide assessment teams through the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM)
A Review of Policy and International Instruments on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management in Malawi- Towards Development of Comprehensive Policy Frameworks
A review of policy and international instruments on climate change and disaster and risk management in Malawi
A Study of the Economic and Social Impact of Three Irrigation Schemes in Dedza and Ntcheu Districts
A study to assess the extent to which forecasts that were made about social and economic benefits of rural irrigation schemes were realise d on the ground
A World of Opportunity Map 2015
A map showing areas where forests or woodlands can grow naturally but are diminished by human impact, so that the forest is either missing or its density is significantly reduced. It is intended to inform policy-making at the global level
Arborvitae Volume 45 - Forest Landscape Restoration Potential and Impacts
A newsletter that has issues to do with forest landscape restoration potential and impacts
Assessment of Agricultural Sector Policies and Climate Change in Malawi
A report from the study conducted to determine the extent to which the agricultural sector policies integrate with climate related issues to influence agricultural practices in Malawi
Beating Famine Today Issue Four
A newsletter on climate change adaptation and mitigation for agriculture production
Brief on Status and Issues of Climate Change Negotiation in Lima
This report provides an overview of the development of the negotiations within the UNFCCC since COP 19 in Warsaw. It summarizes the key developments in 2014 and provides short overviews for all negotiation areas
Case Study on Conservation Agriculture in Dedza
Case study on conservation agriculture practices in Dedza
Case Study on Conservation Agriculture in Nsanje
Case study on conservation agriculture practices in Nsanje
CEPA Draft Position Paper - Towards Development of a Climate Change Policy in Malawi
This paper seeks to identify the gaps in the existing policy and legal Framework related to climate change policy
CEPA ECRP DISCOVER Advocacy Report - Year 2 Quarter 2
ECRP DISCOVER programme advocacy quarterly report
Charcoal Factsheet
An information brief on the economic significance of charcoal production and its environmental costs
Climate Change Adaptation Best Practices
A compilation of selected adaptation best practices from the interventions implemented by different stakeholders in various districts declared vulnerable
Climate Change and Rural Communities in Malawi - Towards Policy Implementation
A compilation of three papers which provide a synopsis of the state of knowledge and activities as well as policy responses to climate change impacts. The analysis highlights critical gaps which need to be addressed to make responses to climate change more effective.
Climate Change Policy and Legal Framework in Malawi- Towards a Comprehensive Policy Framework
This brief examines the current national policy and legislation addressing climate change. It also highlights the key challenges related to climate change and proposes possible recommendations.
Community Experiences with Climate change - Case Study of Salima District
A compilation of case studies on community climate change experience in Salima district
Declaration on the III Regional Summit on Climate Change
Declaration on the 111 Regional Summit on climate change
Direct Funding Means Quicker Action in Climate Change
A presentation of benefits of direct funding into climate change
DISCOVER Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment Report
ECRP Participatory vulnerability assessment report
East and Southern Africa Regional Workshop on Linking Local Experiences with Policy Processes in Climate Change
This document gives a background and objectives of the Southern Voices Climate Change workshop on Linking local experiences with policy processes in climate change: Lessons from adaptation, sustainable energy and community forestry
Economic Valuation and Restoration Carbon Accrual
Assessing the net economic benefits and carbon mitigation potential of Forest Landscape Restoration
ECRP Bulletin December 2015
A biannual bulletin which highlights key achievements, challenges and lessons learnt in ECRP
ECRP Bulletin June 2015
A biannual bulletin which highlights key achievements, challenges and lessons learnt in ECRP
ECRP Bulletin March 2014
A biannual bulletin which highlights key achievements, challenges and lessons learnt in ECRP
ECRP Theory of Change
Enhancing Community Resilience Project theory of change
Financing the Cost of Climate Change - Two perspectives on who, what, and how
This report brings attention to the latest development of the World Banks response to the challenge of climate change. It also presents a case study from Malawi conducted by CEPA to exemplify the need for financing for climate change in Malawi
Forest Landscape Restoration Overview
An overview of forest landscape restoration. It incorporates many diverse land uses - based on the context of the land and the needs of the community
Governance Assessment of Participatory Forest Management in Malawi
Workshop on Linking local experiences with policy processes in climate change
Hyogo Framework for Action- Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters
Lessons from adaptation, sustainable energy and community forestry
Impact Assessment of Chitetezo Mbaula - Improved Household Firewood Stove in Rural Malawi
A study to assess the impacts resulting from the usage of improved firewood stoves in rural Malawi
Into Unknown Territory - The Limits to Adaptation and Reality of Loss and Damage from Climate Impacts
This paper contextualises issues around loss and damage as a result of climate change and demonstrates the urgent necessity for a range of approaches to address it through scaled up adaptation and mitigation measures
Likely Impacts of Climate on Water Availability
A case study of adverse climate change impacts on water availability, agriculture production and food security
Linking local Experiences with Policy Processes in Climate Change- Lessons from adaptation, sustainable energy and community forestry
A compilation of lessons learnt in climate change policy processes in East and Southern Africa
List of Media Practitioners Trained in CC and DRM Reporting
A compilation of media practitioners trained by CEPA through ECRP
PMU DISCOVER Narrative Report- Year 2 Quarter 1
A narrative report on the status of project implementation in ECRP
Policy Brief on Mainstreaming Climate Change into Development Policies
A review of key issues related to integration of the climate change agenda in national development planning
Policy Brief on National Adaptation Programme of Action
A brief summary of the National Adaptation Programme of Action (2006)
Policy Brief on the Current National Policies and Strategies Related to Wetlands Use and Climate Change
A brief assessment of the relevant policies and strategies related to wetland use and management and climate change
Policy Brief on the Status of Policy Implementation for Enhancing Community Resilience in Malawi 2013
An assessment of policy implementation for community resilience enhancement in the ECRP project
Policy Brief on the Status of Policy Implementation for Enhancing Community Resilience in Malawi 2014
An assessment of policy implementation for community resilience enhancement in the ECRP project
Policy Framework for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management in Malawi- A Review of Key Policies and Legislation
A review of various policies and legislation related to CC adaptation and DRM in Malawi
Report on the Eastern and Southern Africa Community Based Adaptation (CBA) and Resilience Learning Event in Ethiopia
Activity report on the community based adaptation and resilience learning event
Restoration Opportunity Assessment Methodology Briefing Note
A briefing note on the Restoration Opportunity Assessment Methodology (ROAM)
Restoration Opportunity Assessment Methodology ROAM
A guide for interested users to identify landscapes that offer opportunities for restoration considered at a national and subnational level; and to gain preliminary information about those lands in order to undertake successful restoration planning and eventual implementation
Stove Camp 2012- Bringing the Benefits of Cleaner Cook stoves to More People
A report on the stove camp held in Lilongwe from March 20th to 23rd, 2012 to enhance awareness and improve understanding among stakeholders about the importance of biomass energy and improved cook stoves
Surviving in the Hard Times of Climate Change
A compilation of climate change adaptation case studies from Salima
The 2011-2012 Mid-Year National Budget Analysis with Focus on Climate Change
A mid year review of the approved 2011/2012 budget with a focus on resources earmarked for implementation of activities and programs that relate to climate change and natural resource management
The Bonn Challenge and Landscape Restoration
A practical, action-orientated platform to facilitate the implementation of several existing international commitments that require restoration, including the CBD Aichi Target 15, the UNFCCC REDD+ goal and the Rio+20 land degradation target
The Bonn Challenge Phase 2
A global goal to restore 150 million hectares of degraded and deforested lands by 2020
The Characteristics of Resilience Building
This paper outlines a common understanding of resilience-building
The Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration
A publication on the advantages of joining global partnership on forest landscape restoration
The Nairobi Declaration
A review and analysis of the outcomes of COP18/CMP8 and their implications for Africa
Lake Chilwa Basin Climate Change Adaptation Programme Impact Report 2010-2017
An impact study report on the Lake Chilwa Basin Climate Change Adaptation Programme (LCBCCAP). The report focuses on impact outcomes under four themes namely; building ecosystem resilience, building social resilience, natural resource monitoring and innovative communication and outreach.