Latest additions to the knowledge base

This report outlines current gaps and key policy options available to bridge the gap between available disaster loss data and what is needed to translate them into anticipatory action.

In Malawi, we meet Katie Chisambi and Patricia Chibaka, who, together with their community, are working to address the aftermath of extreme weather events.

This paper argues that social media platforms present a significant potential of data sources to operationalize the provisions of the Sendai Framework.

This policy note details the process assessment conducted by Titukulane to understand community-led resource mobilization initiatives by Village Civil Protection Committees in Zomba and Mangochi districts.

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.

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.

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

Cooperation between Malawi, China and UNDP is helping vulnerable communities take the initiative to minimise flood risks