Promoting Organic Systems of Soil Improvement to Build a Lasting Economy (POSSIBLE)
Location: Blantyre and Lilongwe, Malawi
Duration: Up to December 2025
Budget: 1.263 Million Euros
Donor: European Union
Partners: CEPA, WASTE Advisers, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
​​Target Groups:
- 1000 Smallholder Farmers within a 25km radius of Blantyre and Lilongwe cities.
- Blantyre and Lilongwe City and District Councils.
- Ministry of Agriculture and its departments:
- Department of Agriculture Research Services (DARS)
- Department of Agriculture Extension Services (DAES)
- Department of Nutrition
- Department of Land Resource
- Local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
- National and Local Government.
- Academia and Private Sector.
Goal: Strengthen Malawi’s food systems through advocacy and evidence dissemination on the efficacy of soil organic matter restoration and waste-to-compost systems.
Objectives:
- Increase understanding of the economic and social value of soil organic matter restoration and waste-to-compost systems.
- Raise recognition of soil organic matter restoration and waste-to-compost systems at policy levels through enhanced dialogue and advocacy.
- Strengthen inclusive participation in local, regional, and international cooperation for a green transition to Malawi’s food systems.
Outcomes:
- Enhanced evidence generation and distribution on the benefits of soil restoration and composting.
- Increased policy-level recognition and dialogue on sustainable soil practices.
- Improved cooperation between local, regional, and international stakeholders in promoting sustainable food systems and green transitions.
Contributing to the following SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger – By improving soil health and promoting sustainable farming practices, the project aims to enhance food security and agricultural productivity for smallholder farmers.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – The project promotes waste-to-compost systems, encouraging sustainable waste management practices and reducing environmental impact.
SDG 13: Climate Action – The project contributes to climate resilience by restoring soil organic matter and enhancing sustainable food systems.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The project fosters collaboration among government, CSOs, academia, and the private sector to support a green transition and improve food systems in Malawi. for a green transition to Malawi food systems
