By Wilson Zagafu

Nkhata Bay, June 24, Mana: Malawi Government in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is set to launch a six-year Eco-system-based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) Project in 11 districts which are vulnerable to effects of climate change across the country.

The project, funded by the Green Climate Fund at a tune of US$53.2 million aims at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change.

Deputy Director in the Department of Land Resources Conservation, MacPherson Nthala made the disclosure when he introduced the project to members of Nkhata Bay District Executive Committee.

“The project would, among others, restore approximately 88,800 hectares of degraded land and promote climate-smart agricultural practices. This will help to enhance food and water security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Nthala.

Chief Technical Advisor for FAO, Ben Vickers said the project will also integrate landscape management, resilient livelihoods, food systems and enabling institutional and financial environments.

“The intervention will also address adverse impacts of climate change which emanate from human activities such as poor agricultural practices,” said Vickers.

Chief Agriculture Officer for Nkhata Bay, Selina Malaga commended government for including the on the list of districts participating in the project.

"This project will mitigate the impacts of climate change which leads to prolonged dry spells; hence, affecting agricultural productivity in the district," said Malaga.

The project will be implemented in Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Chitipa, Karonga, Thyolo, Zomba, Mwanza, Dedza, Neno, Nsanje and Mangochi and will run from 2025 to 2030.