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Malawi
Anticipatory action in Malawi
Active frameworks
7Activations
10Investments
$2M+People Targeted
1M+
Hazards covered by anticipation
Drought / dry spell
Flood
Multi-hazard
Riverine flood
Drought and floods are the most frequent hazards in Malawi, posing a threat to the country’s agriculture, which is mostly rain-fed agriculture. For example, recurring drought leads to the loss of crops and livestock, exacerbating people’s food insecurity. Malawi also suffers from cyclones, diseases outbreaks, extreme heat, landslides, pest infestations and wildfires. Environmental degradation and climate change are exacerbating the frequency and severity of many of these.
Malawi has several frameworks in place to anticipate some of these hazards, with practitioners in the country developing considerable experience and expertise in implementing this approach. It has also held national-level dialogue platforms to strengthen this approach.
Working groups
Malawi National Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group
Regional Anticipatory Action Working Group
Photo: The Malawi Red Cross Society distributes anticipatory cash ahead of Tropical Cyclone Jude in March 2025. © Malawi Red Cross Society
Frameworks and activations
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Cyclone / hurricane / tropical storm / typhoon
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Drought / dry spell
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Flood
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Multi-hazard
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Riverine flood
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Disease outbreak / epidemic
Conflict
