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Malawi Cyclone Freddy PDNA
Documents and publications
The Malawi 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy Post-Disaster Needs Assessment report assesses the impacts of the disaster and provides recommendations for building back better in recovery and reconstruction.
2015 Malawi Flood
Update
Our visit comes at a time when Malawi is recovering from the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which led to the tragic loss of many lives, displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and destroyed a great deal of the country's infrastructure.
World Bank, the
Malawi smallholder farming
Update
With an economy relying heavily on rain-fed agriculture, Malawi is increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks. Malawi has seen increases in the frequency and severity of droughts, which cause the poorest and most vulnerable communities the most suffering
World Bank, the
A storm off the coast of Iceland as imaged by a weather satellite
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Cooperation between Malawi, China and UNDP is helping vulnerable communities take the initiative to minimise flood risks
China Dialogue
Update
Climate change means more storms, droughts, and unpredictable weather – how can farmers prepare better?
The New Humanitarian
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Scotland is one of the first countries in the world to stump up cash for "loss and damage" caused by climate change in poorer countries.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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When multiple responders operate in the same disaster-prone region, there’s always a risk of duplication (at best) and confusion (at worst).
Flood Resilience Portal
Measuring community flood resilience and associated factors in rural Malawi
Documents and publications
This paper takes a systems approach to understanding, characterizing, and measuring community flood resilience.

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