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Facts about climate change in Malawi |
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by Clement Kandodo | 21-08-2017 14:28
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It is known as the Warm Heart of Africa, described by its peace, stability and the friendliness of its citizens. Apparently the only fresh body of water remaining in the world exist in it, which is also the third largest lake in Africa. In addition, it is also a well known exporter of tea and sugar to most developed countries as it depends on rain fed agriculture for its economy sustainability. No wonder 85 percent of its 17.5 million plus population consists of farmers living in rural areas. Just like other developing countries, climate change is impacting on many Malawians human rights, undercutting their right to health, food, safe drinking water, self determination and privacy and adequate standards of living, most touching fact is that most of these rights violations have fallen on citizens who least contributed to the problem, for example their children who are threatened off their right to life. climate change has also affected agriculture production which is the backbone of the country The impacts of climate change in Malawi are being manifested in various ways such as intense rainfall, changing rainfall patterns, floods, droughts and prolonged dry spells. Small-scale producers who provide more than half the world`s food supply and 70% of the food which feeds people in poor countries are already being impacted by climate change. Reference:https://www.mbc.mw/index.php/component/k2/item/1082-the-impact-of-climate-change-in-malawi
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Sad to read about the effects of climate change in Malawi. Similar effects have also been seen in Nepal. Erratic rainfall pattern, intense summer and irregular wind flow pattern are evident throughout the country. The summer temperature this year was highest recorded till now. Hope that the mitigation measures applied will work out soon.
Posted 22-08-2017 02:34
Thanks for the report. The impacts of climate change are visible. As the result we need to work harder through advocacy and engage the relevant authorities within our countries to institute preventive measures to save our environment.
Posted 21-08-2017 15:58
Thanks for your post
Posted 21-08-2017 14:39