Biodiversity
Strengthening the policy environment for effective biodiversity conservation and management is another priority area for CEPA. Resources have been made available on policy research in fisheries, wildlife and agro-biodiversity.
These resources can be used to engage policy makers on development and implementation of biodiversity legislation and policies, lobbying for effective collaboration among stakeholders and development of information materials on conservation of biodiversity.
Full List of CEPA Biodiversity Documents Follow:
Access and Benefit Sharing of Biological Diversity
The paper examines a set of complex issues of access to and benefit sharing of biological resources
Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Environmental Justice in Malawi
A critique of the current legal regime on environmental protection in respect of biotechnology; and recommendations and possible courses of action to ensure sustainable economic development whilst minimizing environmental risks
Case Study on Farmers Organizations, Plant Breeding and Seed Industry in Malawi
An evaluation of current trends in farmers organizations, plant breeding and the seed industry in achieving seed and food security and the sustainable conservation of agro-biodiversity for the benefit of current and future generations.
Community Performance Index of Fisheries Co-management in Four Major Lakes in Malawi
This report highlights the results of the CPI baseline study and highlights the implications in terms of governance and capacity strengthening in the targeted four lakes of the project areas
Environmental Threats and Opportunity Assessment of Four Major Lakes in Malawi
An examination of the freshwater fisheries of the Southeast Arm (SEA) of Lake Malawi and lakes Malombe, Chiuta, and Chilwa through the lenses of climate change, biodiversity, environmental and manmade threats, and fisheries management
FMA Machinga Chipamba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Chipojola Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Dalamponda-Makumba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Kachato Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Kwilasya Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Lipongo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Liundi Milala Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Makaluka Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Malajira Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Matandika Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mbawe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mdere Mlelemba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mitawa Nsinji Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Mliwo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Naungu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Ndaje-Nkula Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Ntawira - Mlomba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Chafisi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Chilerawalanda Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Chinjoka-Chipingu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Duwu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Gudugudu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Kavikula Block 2
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Lazalo-Gausi-Zawo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Lwasozi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Mnyukuzi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Mutuwanjobvu Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Nthaghabo Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Thundwe Block 1B
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Mzimba Walula Block 1 A
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chanika Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Chanika Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chazama Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chenthe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chifwerekete Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Chifwerekete Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Chifwerekete I and II Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Kajaliza Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mandwe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mkomba Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mndinda Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mnguluwe Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mpamila Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Mpamira Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Mponda Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Msankhire Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Nyanga Block- Chichewa
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Nyanga Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Nyanja Block- Chichewa
Ndondomeko yopereka mphavu ndi udindo kwa anthu zosamalira nkhalango zotetezedwa, ndi kugwiritsa bwino ntchito zinthu zopezeka mnenemo
FMA Ntchisi Nyanja Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Sambakunsi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Sambakusi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Ntchisi Undi Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
Good Governance Barometer of Fisheries Co-management of Four Major Lakes in Malawi
An assessment of the quality of local governance as it relates to fisheries co-management across four focus lake bodies: Lake Chilwa, Lake Chiuta, Lake Malombe and the southeast and southwest arms of Lake Malawi.
Guidelines for Implementation of Farmers Rights in Southern Africa
Guidance material prepared to support the process of promoting attainment of farmers' rights in Southern Africa
Liwonde Forest Reserve Strategic Area Plan
The plan provides guidance on management of the blocks to be established in the forest reserve for co-management.
Modern Biotechnology Policy and Legislation in Malawi
A critical appraisal of the policy and legal framework for the promotion and management of science and technology in general and modern biotechnology in Malawi in particular
Organizational Network Analysis of Fisheries Co-management in Lakes Malawi, Malombe & Chilwa
An analysis of social relationships between organizations within networks involved in management of fisheries resources
Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of Four Major Lakes in Malawi
An analysis and evaluation of the current and prospective vulnerability to climate change of the people around the four Lakes in Malawi, namely, South East and South Western Arm of Lake Malawi, Lakes Chilwa, Chiuta and Malombe.
Policy Brief on the National Forestry Policy of Malawi
A brief summary of the National Forestry Policy (1996)
Science and Policy for Modern Biotechnology
An analysis of the policy and legislative framework for biotechnology promotion and regulation in Malawi
Status of Forests and Tree Management in Malawi
The paper looks at the history of forest conservation in Malawi and at forest cover trends in Malawi
Striking a Balance - Wetland Management and Policy Gaps
A keynote address on how wetlands are managed and the policy gaps
Towards the Development of a Comprehensive Malawi Agro-biodiversity Policy and Legislation
A report on consultations conducted for the development of Malawi agro-biodiversity policy and legislation
Applied Political Economy Analysis of Fisheries Co-management in Four Major Lakes in Malawi
An analysis of fisheries co-management in four major lakes in Malawi
Fisheries Gender and Youth Analysis of Four Major Lakes in Malawi
A literature review of the role of gender and youth in fisheries across the four major lakes (Lakes Malawi, Malombe, Chilwa and Chiuta), and included 20 key informant interviews equally spread between men and women interviewees.
FMA Machinga Chidenga-Mangulu-Nsanama Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
FMA Machinga Chikwakwata-Nyama-Mangaka Block
A management plan to facilitate community management of forests and access to forest resources on public and customary land
Tiyeni Titenge Mbali Poteteza Nkhalango Zathu
Bukuli likufotokoza zakufunika kwa nkhalango mu dziko lathu. Komanso kupereka maganizo panjira zimene anthu tingatengepo mbali kuteteza nkhalango zathu.
Smarter, Cleaner Cooking; Healthier Forests.
This issue brief reflects on the impacts of deforestation due to the unsustainable demand for biomass fuel 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.
Kuphika Mwamakono Kuti Nkhalango Zathu Zitetezeke
Bukuli likufotokoza za ubale wa nkhalango ndi mphavu zamagesi ophikira ndi kutenthesera pakhomo. Likupereka maganizo panjira zimene anthu tingatengepo mbali kuteteza nkhalango zathu pakugwirisa ntchito njira zamakono zophikira ndikutenthesera.