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Malawian youths dared on climate change adaptation efforts

Maravi Post Reporter
Malata-Youths need to be recognized as important stakeholders

By Sosten Mpinganjira

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-One of the county’s renown environmental activists Mathews Malata has underscored the need for the country to recognize youths as important stakeholders in the county’s efforts of addressing climate change effects.

Malata’s sentiments follow announcement that youth environmental activist Maloto Chimkombero will in November this year launch green gospel album which advocates for environmentally friendly policies and practices.

Malata observes that time has come for youths to get the recognition they deserve, and contribute to the fulfilling of the Malawi 2063 Agenda.

“We need to make sure that youths who are in majority are conversant with issues in the Malawi 2063 Agenda, and are taking a leading role to exercise their ability so that they can be recognized as important stakeholders in addressing effects of climate change,” said Malata

Malata further commended youths in the country for fighting for their space to help in dealing with climate change related challenges the country is facing.

“We seem to ignore youths’ efforts who are currently in charge. Despite the challenges, the youths keep on fighting for their space to deal with the challenges that we are experiencing at the moment,” he explained.

In a separate interview, Chimkombero said the green album launch will among others unlock youths’ green business opportunities.

“The event will also provide a platform where stakeholders in the environment and climate change sector will discuss how arts and environmental management can unlock business opportunities for youths,” said Chimkombero.

Chimkombero further highlighted that the event will contribute to efforts of conserving the environment, creating green, and find solutions to climate change related problems the country is facing.

The event which is open to public will be graced by Minister of Tourism and Culture, Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change and stakeholders in the environment and climate change sector, and there will live performances from Maloto Chimkombero and Ndingo Brothers.