LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment towards restoring loss and damage due to the effects of climate change.
Malawi Natural Resources Minister Patricia Wiskes however challenged African nations to speak in unison in advocating for climate justice, financing assessments, and tackling loss and damage emanating from the effects of climate change.
Wiskes was addressing the ongoing 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in the capital Lilongwe on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The Minister hinted that Malawi is ready to work with all stakeholders to address the growing impacts of climate change, stressing the importance of collaboration in finding sustainable solutions for affected communities.
She however underscored the need for collective action in addressing challenges related to the effects of climate change.
Wiskes also bemoaned that despite Malawi and African countries contributing the least greenhouse gas emissions, the continent has endured the most devastating impacts.
The Minister therefore called on European countries to commit to financing mechanisms that would compensate African nations adversely affected by climate change.
She therefore lauded Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) and its partners, including GAP Concern, Habitat for Humanity, CARE, and others, for successfully organizing the conference and for their continued leadership in driving climate action and advocacy in Malawi.
Echoing the same, CISONECC Board Chairperson Gift Numeri underscored the need to protect vulnerable citizens enduring the immense adverse impacts of climate change in rural communities.
Numeri therefore urged nations to consider devising local solutions to the matter while also advocating for climate financing, mitigation, and loss and damage initiatives.
Head of Programmes and Research at the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Charles Mwangi however cited challenge of political determination as a major obstacle hampering climate financing.
Mwangi therefore urged that the world has enough resources to finance and revamp all damages and losses incurred in countries as a result of climate change.
Under the theme, “Advancing Sustainable, Equitable, and Just Financing and Technical Support for Loss and Damage in Africa” conference has been organized by CISONECC and its partners.
The conference runs from today till Friday, March 27, 2026 and has attracted participants