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Globally, the effects of human activity on the physical environment have become more pronounced, especially in metropolitan areas, as a result of population growth and the expansion of businesses like …

This dissertation investigates the critical environmental issues of soil erosion and sediment accumulation in Kambenje village, Mulanje district, Malawi, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy in March 2023. The …

The research examined the impact of modern-day early warning systems on the efficacy of flood emergency responses. Utilizing a mixed methods approach within a case study design, the study explored …

Youth are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate-related hazards, as explained by the IPCC (2022) and WHO (2010), which highlight the significant challenges young people face due to climate …

Petroleum products contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) with different boiling points. The objective of this study was to evaluate the amount of evaporation loss of petroleum products (petrol and diesel) …

Climate change due to emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is one of many serious global environmental problems. Scientific evidence suggests that a continued increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon …

Natural disasters occur frequently around the world, and their frequency and intensity seem to be increasing in recent years. The disasters such as cyclones and Floods often cause a significant …

Floods have major devastating impacts on lives, livelihoods and properties of people worldwide. Malawi, one of the countries in the Sub Saharan Africa experiences huge losses due to flood disasters …

The research project focused on examining the challenges faced by evacuees at evacuation centers during and after disasters, with a specific emphasis on gender-based vulnerabilities and coping strategies. Key informant …

A number of sectors in Malawi are seriously threatened by drought vulnerability, with agriculture being the most affected, followed by water, gender, hearth and fisheries. This study investigate the vulnerability …

The aim of this study was to assess the potential of coal at Mchenga coal mine for coal-bed methane generation. This was carried out by using proximate data that included …

This research reviews safety inspections routines of petroleum storage facilities at different petroleum depot in Blantyre. The main plan was to analyze the risk with help of Malawi energy regulatory …