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2022
IMPACTS OF COAL MINING ON STREAM WATER QUALITY; CASE STUDY OF MCHENGA COAL MINE IN RUMPHI DISTRICT
Water is one of the basic needs of the mining industry. All the operations of mining, directly or indirectly require water for their functioning. The mining industry has been utilizing …
Extreme weather and climate events
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This study examined the impact of meteorological drought on maize availability and household food security in Mulanje District, Malawi, where rain-fed agriculture remains the main source of livelihood. The purpose …
Climate resilience
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The observation of groundwater quality elements is essential for understanding the classification and distribution of drinking water, hence it is of importance to know the location of groundwater sources using …
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
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This study examined household resilience in Soche Township, Blantyre, following the impacts of Cyclone Freddy, with particular focus on socio-economic characteristics, subjective resilience perceptions, and the role of social capital …
Climate risk, vulnerability and resilience
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This study assessed the impacts of extreme weather conditions on aviation safety and operational efficiency at Malawi’s two main international airports, Kamuzu International Airport and Chileka International Airport, during 2015–2024. …
Meteorology
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Youth in Blantyre City face increasing vulnerability to disasters such as floods and storms, which disrupt sports and recreational activities essential for physical health, social interaction, emotional well-being, and resilience …
Natural Based Solutions for Ecosystem Management and DRR
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Rapid and unplanned urbanization is increasingly recognized as a primary driver of elevated flood risk in sub-Saharan African cities, yet localized, evidence-based research quantifying this link remains scarce. This study …
Disaster Risk Management
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Rainfall-induced landslides pose a threat to life, infrastructure, and economy in Malawi, particularly in regions such as Mulanje, Zomba, Dedza and the northern highlands just mention a few. Traditional monitoring …
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Loss and Damage
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2026
INTEGRATING GIS AND REMOTE SENSING TO ASSESS THE RISK OF LANDSLIDE IN NKHULAMBE COMMUNITY, PHALOMBE
Landslides pose a major threat to communities in mountainous regions, especially in developing countries like Malawi, where disaster risk management is hindered by weak institutional capacity and limited data. The …
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Loss and Damage
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Landslides are among one of the greatest destructive hazards which result in a lot of fatalities and financial losses all over the word the world every year. The central objective …
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Loss and Damage
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This study assessed the impact of Land Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) on increasing landslide risk in Ndirande Township, Malawi, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and the …
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Loss and Damage
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Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems, particularly in developing countries with inadequate waste management systems. This study assessed the extent of plastic pollution and its effects on …
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
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