The PEACE project seeks to contribute to a more green and resilient economic transformation in Malawi through strengthening an enabling environment for equitable access to clean energy. The project is in line with the goal 7 of SDGs that says by 2030 we need to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Location: Blantyre, Lilongwe, Salima
Donor: European Union
Budget: 1,333,000.00 EUR.
Duration: 42 Months (Dec 2022 – June 2026)
Implementing Partners: OXFAM in Malawi (Grant Lead), CEPA (Lilongwe, Blantyre) and CISONECC (Lilongwe, Salima).
Objective: To contribute to a more green and resilient economic transformation in Malawi through strengthening an enabling environment for equitable access to clean energy, the project is in line with the goal 7 of SDGs that says by 2030 we need to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Activities:
- Capacity building and training of CSOs, district councils, and media to enhanced their capacities to influence the national policy and legal frameworks in the Malawi Energy Sector.
- Engagement with International Financing Institutions (IFIs) around investment priorities towards clean energy.
- Facilitate participation of marginalised groups in policy engagement processes in the energy sector.
- Public awareness on clean energy solutions via mass media channels: TV, Radio, print media, etc.
- Supporting vulnerable groups in piloting of clean energy solutions.
- Promote knowledge and experience sharing on clean energy initiatives.
Key target groups:
- 45 CSOs, focusing on environment management energy, climate change, agriculture including organisations for the rights of women, youth and PWDs.12 Media houses, including Association of Environmental Journalists (AEJ).
12 Local community coordination structures (4 per district), in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Salima.
- Contributing to the following SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – The project directly supports the goal of ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all, in line with SDG 7.
SDG 13: Climate Action – By promoting clean energy solutions, the project contributes to building resilience to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – The project facilitates the participation of marginalized groups, including women, in energy policy engagement, contributing to gender equality in the energy sector.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Through its focus on empowering marginalized communities, the project works to reduce inequalities in access to energy and opportunities in the energy sector.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The project promotes partnerships among CSOs, media, local councils, and international financing institutions to advance clean energy solutions and policy development.
