Forestry
STATE OF CLIMATE ACTION AND THE STATE FOR A JUST TRANSITION IN MALAWI
The report analyses the scope for a just transition in the Malawian context. It explores transitions in key sectors including agriculture and forestry.
Forestry in Malawi Fact Sheet
A two-page fact sheet explaining the 2019 state of forests and forestry in Malawi.
Deforestation in Malawi Fact Sheet
A fact sheet outlining the current state of deforestation and forest degradation in Malawi.
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.
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.
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.
Assessment of Mining Policy Implementation in Malawi
A presentation of the findings of the study on mining governance that is aimed at assessing the extent to which ongoing mining activities comply with the existing regulatory framework
Assessment of Policy Implementation and Legal Compliance in the Environment and Natural Resources Management Sector
An analytical report on the processes involved in development of policies and legislature related to natural resource management. The report further looks at the extent of implementation of these policies and enforcement of legislations once they are in place
CEPA Strategic Plan 2011-2015
A guiding document on the framework for strengthening the governance and management structure and programme focus areas for Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy for the period 2011 to 2015
CEPA Strategic Plan 2016-2020
A guiding document on the framework for strengthening the governance and management structure and programme focus areas for Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy for the period 2015 to 2020
Civil Society Engagement in Environmental Policy Processes Project Baseline Report
A report on a baseline study conducted for the CSEEPP Project
Climate Smart Agriculture Policy Review
A review of policies and strategies related to climate smart agriculture
Effects of Land Tenure and Property Rights on Agricultural Productivity in Ethiopia, Namibia and Bangladesh
A discussion on the issues related to land tenure system, land rights, agricultural productivity and the effects of climate change. The paper presents an overall view of the above-mentioned themes in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, namely in Ethiopia, Namibia and Bangladesh
Harmonizing Trade Regulation and Environment Management
An analysis of the relationship between trade and environment and all matters incidental thereto
Malawi Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) Scoping Study
A scoping study commissioned by the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) of the Malawi Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) to prepare the MSGs decision to define the scope for the start of the EITI reporting cycle
Natures Voice - Volume 5 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 5 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 6 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 7 Issue 1 2011
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 7 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 10 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 11 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 7 Issue 1
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Natures Voice - Volume 9 Issue 2
A biannual newsletter on policy related issues in climate change, biodiversity, environment and natural resources management
Summary of Revised Environment Management Bill 2006
This brief outlines the process of revising the EMA 1996, the key changes that have been proposed including the rationale for the proposals and the next steps that are envisaged for finalizing and implementing the new legislation once enacted.
Access and Benefit Sharing of Biological Diversity
The paper examines a set of complex issues of access to and benefit sharing of biological resources
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
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.
Policy Brief on the National Forestry Policy of Malawi
A brief summary of the National Forestry Policy (1996)
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
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
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
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 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
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
Charcoal Factsheet
An information brief on the economic significance of charcoal production and its environmental costs
Community Experiences with Climate change - Case Study of Salima District
A compilation of case studies on community climate change experience in Salima district
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
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
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
Policy Brief on National Adaptation Programme of Action
A brief summary of the National Adaptation Programme of Action (2006)
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
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 Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration
A publication on the advantages of joining global partnership on forest landscape restoration
Forestry Act 1997
An Act to provide for participatory forestry, forest management, forestry research, forestry education, forest industries, protection and rehabilitation of environmentally fragile areas and international co-operation in forestry
Initial National Communication of Malawi
This is the Initial National Communication of Malawi prepared in fulfilment of her commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Malawi Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Master Plan 1999
A masterplan providing guidelines for the execution of demand driven- research in the Agriculture sector
Malawi Agricultural Sector Wide Approach
The ASWAp is a single comprehensive programme and budget framework that has a formalized process for better donor coordination and harmonization of investment and alignment of funding arrangements between Government of Malawi and donors in the agricultural sector
National Climate Change Response 2012
This White Paper presents the Malawian Government's vision for an effective climate change response that addresses the needs of its people, especially the poor and disadvantaged, through the development of an economy, a population and an environment that is resilient to climate change and promotes low carbon growth
National Environmental Action Plan Vol I 1994
An analysis of major environmental issues and measures to alleviate them, promote sustainable use of natural resources in Malawi, and to develop an environmental protection and management plan
National Forest Policy of Malawi 1996
This policy provides an enabling framework for promoting the participation of local communities and the private sector in forest conservation and management, eliminating restrictions on sustainable of essential forest products by local communities, and promoting planned harvesting and regeneration of the forest resources by Village Natural Resources Committees
Standards and Guidelines for Participatory Forestry in Malawi
This document sets out to guide the practice of promoting participatory forestry management or PFM, but also establish standards for forestry extension service delivery and improved forest management as a means to support poverty alleviation in Malawi
National Forest Landscape Restoration Strategy
The restoration strategy provides a comprehensive framework for achieving Malawi’s restoration commitment of 4.5 million hectares as well as the economic development, poverty reduction, increased food security, and resilience promised through successful landscape restoration. The Strategy outlines priority opportunities and interventions that can translate the potential of restoration into multiple benefits such as improved food security, increased biodiversity, improved water supply, job creation, income, carbon sequestration and enhanced resilience to climate change.
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.
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.