FAO Malawi with support from The Gov't of Japan has supported farmers of Thete #irrigationscheme under Chamama EPA to construct an embankment to impound water to irrigate their field.

The farmers will plant orange maize with pro vita A & legume as part of #food & #nutritionsecurity .

Malawi: Thanks to 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA's funding, Food and Agriculture Organization aims to provide emergency cash-based assistance to 3 000 vulnerable households affected by the #ElNiño phenomenon.

This vital support will enable 13 500 people to navigate their own recovery.

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#Happening
FAO Malawi in support of @FAO's NSL division in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture through DARS have organized a workshop on Addressing #WaterScarcity in Agriculture & environment. The workshop aims to foster collaboration among partners in implementation of the pilot phase.

Nearly nine million people in Malawi are reeling from the devastating impacts of El Niño-induced floods and drought.

They need our support now.

Our joint call with World Food Programme and ‌Food and Agriculture Organization: reliefweb.int/report/malawi/…

In Chikwawa, Malawi, the UN delegation, observed more than disaster response. They witnessed Malawi's strides in resilience-building through environmental restoration and water management, crucial for bolstering food security & confronting climate shocks. #Resilience #Malawi

Today, the UN delegation was in Chikwawa at Group Village Head Chimoto to witness firsthand the impacts of dry spells on agriculture, food security, and health. Understanding the challenges faced by communities is crucial for crafting effective solutions. #UNMalawi #ClimateChange

#OCHAJointMission 🇲🇼
Rebecca Adda-Dontoh Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh, UN Malawi Resident Coordinator has urged agencies, humanitarian partners & gov departments to work together to effectively respond to emergencies. 'We can achieve peace & security if we collaboratively respond to emergencies'

#OCHAJointMission 🇲🇼

Malawi Government🇲🇼 through the Minister of #NaturalResources & #ClimateChange , Dr Michael Usi has called for #actionoriented El Niño response that addresses the needs of the affected people.

'Let us work together & act now to #buildresilient communities', Usi.

#OCHAJointMission 🇲🇼
“As a UN system we are going to advocate for both #humanitarian & #resiliencebuilding in addressing the impact of El Niño because the shocks just keep coming, one after another.” Reena Ghelani Reena Ghelani, UN ASG during the meeting with Malawi Government🇲🇼

#OCHAJointMission
'Every time I visit Malawi, I see the potential that it has in #agriculture . So, as we are mobilizing resources to respond to El Niño impact, we should also be thinking of #buildingresilience of the communities', Dr. Patrice TALLA, FAO Southern Africa Regional Director.

Today, Dr. Patrice TALLA FAO Southern Africa Regional Director joined Reena Ghelani, UN Climate Crisis Coordinator Menghestab Haile, Regional Director for World Food Programme & Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh, UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi in discussing long-term solutions with Malawi Government🇲🇼 to address the impact of El Niño.

#WelcometoMalawi 🇲🇼

@FAOMalawiwelcomes Dr. Dr. Patrice TALLA, FAO Southern Africa coordinator to 🇲🇼.

He has joined Ms. Reena Ghelani, Assistant Secretary General, @OCHA, & Dr. Menghestab Haile, World Food Programme’s Regional Director. The team is in 🇲🇼 to understand the impact of #ElNino .

#NPOASSFDialogue
'The Small-Scale Fisheries supply over 90% of the total catch landings thereby accounting for over 180,000MT per annum. Small-Scale Fisheries are important source of livelihoods, food & nutrition security', Dr. Michael Usi, Min. of Natural Resources.

#NPOA SSFDialogue
' #NPOA -SSF serves as a comprehensive framework for coordinated efforts among stakeholders & encompasses strategic approaches, defines key actions and offers implementation guidance paving the way for a more sustainable fisheries sector', Dr Chen, FAOR in Malawi

#HappeningNow
Malawi Government🇲🇼 in collaboration with FAO Malawi is conducting a high level multi-stakeholder dialogue session on the #NationalPlanofAction for Small-Scale Fisheries in Malawi.

1⃣ Day to go

🎙️ In this #FAOBrief :

🔹 According to #GRFC24 , over 282 million people suffered acute food insecurity in 2023
🔹 Food and Agriculture Organization warns about the #FoodInsecurity threat in #SouthernAfrica
🔹 Food and Agriculture Organization Food Price Index increases marginally in April

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#FightFoodCrises

#Savethedate

Our lives and our future depend on agrifood systems.

Through our food choices we can achieve sustainable systems, but what are the benefits?

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FAO Malawi FAO Innovation Department of Agriculture Extension Services EU in Malawi 🇪🇺 & China Agricultural University held a field day in Kasungu to demonstrate the effectiveness of the multi-actors #agriculturalinnovation platforms & share experience with stakeholders on the implementation of #MAIP approach
#TAP -AIS