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CSO Submission Towards the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Extension of Mangochi Potable Water Supply Project
A CSO submission of comments in response to the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Extension of Mangochi Potable Water Supply Project.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Extension of Mangochi Potable Water Supply Project
Southern Region Water Board through the Malawi Government has acquired funds from Kuwait Fund for Arab and Economic Development (KFAED) to extend Mangochi water supply system to lakeshore areas. Under this project, SRWB will extend the system to un-served areas along the Lakeshore from Mpondasi to Mtakatata Turn-Off and will cover the trading centres of Namiasi, Maldeco, Makawa, Mtakatata Turn-Off and the holiday resorts along the lake. According to the Malawi Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Guidelines of 1997, the proposed project requires an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA). Hence, this Environmental and Social Impact Assessment report outlines the enhancement and mitigation measures to be implemented by the SRWB and other key stakeholders; during the construction and operation phases of the proposed water supply scheme development and upgrading. The ESIA aims at enhancing the benefits and mitigating the adverse impacts of the project on the biophysical, cultural and socio-economic environment.
Promoting Inclusive and Progressive Land Governance for Sustainable Livelihood
Government of Flanders Land governance
Forest Landscape Restoration Opportunities Assessment for Malawi
This report presents the results of the National Forest Landscape Restoration Assessment (NFLRA) for Malawi. The NFLRA process was launched in February 2016 by the Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining in close collaboration with government departments in the Ministries of Agriculture, Water and Irrigation; Lands; Local Government; Finance; Gender and Social Services; and other concerned stakeholders. The national assessment was designed to identify needs and opportunities for the restoration of the productivity and ecological function of degraded and deforested landscapes in Malawi that will in turn help to achieve Malawi’s sustainable development goals related to food, water, and livelihood security and climate resilience. The NFLRA Report, together with the associated National Forest Landscape Restoration Strategy, provide the data, analyses and vision to achieve large-scale restoration in Malawi. Restoration is achieved by strategically addressing the drivers of land degradation and deforestation that limit agricultural productivity and the potential for sustained economic growth, and the interlinked underlying causes resulting in declining agricultural productivity and decreasing food security, increasing water scarcity, limited sources of household energy and declining supply of biomass energy, and escalating vulnerability to changing climate and other weather-related shocks. In addition, this report and the accompanying NFLR Strategy provide the framework for Malawi to achieve its 4.5-million-hectare national restoration commitment to the African Forest Landscape restoration Initiative (AFR100) under the Bonn Challenge.
Forestry in Malawi Fact Sheet
A two-page fact sheet explaining the 2019 state of forests and forestry in Malawi.
Energy in Malawi Fact Sheet
A two-page fact sheet explaining the 2019 state of energy in Malawi.
Agriculture in Malawi Fact Sheet
A fact sheet outlining the current state of agriculture in Malawi.
Deforestation in Malawi Fact Sheet
A fact sheet outlining the current state of deforestation and forest degradation in Malawi.
What is REDD+? Informational Brief
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation or REDD+ is briefly explained in this informational brief.
National Forest Inventory 2018 Report
In 2018, the Government of Malawi, through the support of the USAID/Malawi-funded Protecting Ecosystems and Restoring Forests in Malawi (PERFORM) project, conducted a National Forest Inventory (NFI). This report includes the inventory findings in areas of carbon stocks, species richness and diversity.
National Forest Inventory 2018 Report Brief
In 2018, the Government of Malawi, through the support of the USAID/Malawi-funded Protecting Ecosystems and Restoring Forests in Malawi (PERFORM) project conducted a National Forest Inventory (NFI). This report brief highlights key findings the NFI revealed about the state of forests in Malawi.
Wood Fuel Supply & Demand Overview Mapping Analysis Report for Malawi
The Wood Fuel Supply & Demand Overview Mapping (WISDOM) methodology was used in 2018 to analyze Malawi's forest stocks and harvesting potential and sustainability trajectory. This comprehensive report shares the findings of this study as well as quantifies the effects of various interventions intended to improve Malawi's wood fuel (firewood and charcoal) supply and decrease the country's demand.
Malawi REDD+ Forest Reference Level
In 2018, the Malawi REDD+ Program determined its Forest Reference Level (FRL), a necessary element of all national REDD+ programs as stipulated by the UNFCCC. Malawi's FRL is inclusive of deforestation, forest degradation and forest enhancements.
National Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) Brochure
In 2019, the Government of Malawi launched its national Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS). This brochure summarizes the GHG-IS and includes information on the emission sectors being accounted for through the system and highlights opportunities for individuals and organizations to use the GHG-IS.
Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results Report 2017
Using the Government of Malawi's Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS), a 2017 Greenhouse Gas Inventory was conducted. This report shares the results of the 2017 inventory.
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) Green Investment Opportunities Brief
The Government of Malawi launched its Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) in 2019. This brief highlights green investment opportunities individuals or organizations can pursue specifically related to the agriculture emissions sector.
Energy Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) Green Investment Opportunities Brief
The Government of Malawi launched its Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) in 2019. This brief highlights green investment opportunities individuals or organizations can pursue specifically related to the energy emissions sector.
Forestry Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) Green Investment Opportunities Brief
The Government of Malawi launched its Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) in 2019. This brief highlights green investment opportunities individuals or organizations can pursue specifically related to the forestry emissions sector.
Waste Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) Green Investment Opportunities Brief
The Government of Malawi launched its Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) in 2019. This brief highlights green investment opportunities individuals or organizations can pursue specifically related to the waste emissions sector.
Livestock Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) Green Investment Opportunities Brief
The Government of Malawi launched its Greenhouse Gas Inventory System (GHG-IS) in 2019. This brief highlights green investment opportunities individuals or organizations can pursue specifically related to the livestock emissions sector.
Environment Management (Plastics) Regulations 2015
Environment Management (Plastics) Regulations 2015 contains regulations on the use of plastics in Malawi which is to preserve and conserve the environment
The Water Resources Act - 1969
The Water Resources Act of 1969 outlines the law for the ownership and control of public water, the water resources board, the prohibition of water use, the right to public water for domestic purposes and the prohibition of prescriptive rights to the use of water. This Water Resources Act has since been updated.
Water Resources Act - 2013
This Water Resources Act of 2013 outlines preliminary provisions, the National Water Resources Authority, the National Water Policy and National Water Resources Master Plan, water abstraction and use, protected areas and controlled activities, prevention and control of water pollution, government waterworks, safety of dams and flood management, water charges and financial provisions, etc. This Water Resources Act is the most recent version to be put into law.
Sapitwa Newsletter - Issue 20
In this January to March 2017 issue of the Malawi Mountain Conservation Trust's Newsletter entitled "Sapitwa" the main articles feature tree planting, Mount Mulanje's role in Blantyre's water supply, the new cedar project on Mulanje, the chitetezo mbaula and the 20 year anniversary of the Porters' Race.
CEPA Nature's Voice - Volume 13 Issue 1
This January to June 2017 issue of the CEPA Newsletter, Nature's Voice, focuses on the Government of Malawi's National Charcoal Strategy. Other articles feature mining in Malawi, coordination of the Natural Resources Management Policy, bush fires, etc.
Climate Smart Agriculture Scoping Study
Malawi Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance's (MCSAA) Climate Smart Agriculture Scoping Study examines climate smart agriculture practices, adoption rates, challenges to adoption, etc.
Guidelines for the Provision of Food Assistance During Emergencies in Malawi: Operational Tools
The Joint Emergency Food Assistance Programme (JEFAP) and the Government of Malawi published Guidelines for the Provision of Food Assistance During Emergencies in Malawi. This Operational Tools portion is Chapter 5 of the document.
Catchment Management in the Shire River Basin
This powerpoint presentation was used during a WESM talk by Dr. Eliot Taylor on June 13th, 2017. The presentation covers the importance of the Shire River, the Shire River Basin Management Project, challenges and conclusions, and Lake Malawi border disputes.
Technical Order: Forest Definition
This Government of Malawi Technical Order defines a forest and explains why the definition is necessary and how it can be used.
My City, My Space: Strengthening Waste Management Systems for Improved Environment and Community Well-being
Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) is implementing the Tilitonse funded “My City, My Space; Strengthening Waste Management Systems for Improved Environment and Community Well-being” project in Blantyre City, (Ndirande Malabada Constituency and Blantyre East). The project is aimed at Increasing capacity of urban communities to demand and implement safe and sustainable waste management systems and practice. The project has three sub goals namely: Strengthened law enforcement on waste management; Improved waste collection and disposal system at household and municipal level; and Increased access to information on waste management practices.
Towards Healthy Forests for a Better Malawi
This issue brief reflects on the impacts of deforestation in Malawi and what you can do to address the challenge. The briefs support efforts to promote sustainable forest management of selected landscapes and promoting sustainable energy options in Malawi to maintain forest cover and reduce land-based emissions.