The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Malawi launched a US$53 million agricultural development program that seeks to commercialise agriculture production and enhance the resilience of small-scale farming systems for improved income, food, and nutrition security in the country.

A US$53 million agricultural development programme launched.

Empower institutions established to implement actions to deal with climate change effects

Government has launched the Climate-Smart Public Works Program which has helped residents in areas like Changata with tree planting exercises thus empowering communities to take action in climate change

Government launched the Climate Smart Public Works Program.

The government and the Food and Agriculture Organization signed a US$ 52.3 million project agreement that will support projects based on Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (Ebam), also boosting the country&rsquo;s long-term food security.

Malawi, FAO sign K88.9bn climate-change project

Build capacity of local government around climate change and  disaster risk management

The government through the Climate-Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme has allowed young people and women in the communities the opportunity to work and earn while developing their communities.&nbsp;

'20,041 people benefit from the Climate Smart Public Works Program in Zomba

Enhance local government, communities and institutions capacity to deal with climate change effects

Lilongwe Water Board employees, under the Madzi Wildlife Club, planted about 2000 trees around its wastewater treatment plant at Kauma in Lilongwe to protect communities from the toxic &nbsp;emissions from the plant which could affect their health and well being.

LWB targets 8000 at its waste water treatment plant

Invest in actions like river bank protection, afforestation, catchment area conservation and disaster management

Government has supported smallholder farmers at Ukanga Irrigation Scheme in Senior Chief Mwirang&rsquo;ombe in Karonga District with farm inputs to enable them grow crops during the winte

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A US$53 million agricultural development programme launched.

Government launched the Climate Smart Public Works Program.