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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 …

This study investigates public perceptions of early warning systems (EWS) in Sekeni I Village, a community in Malawi's flood-prone Chikwawa district in the south. EWS plays an important role in …

The threat of accelerating climate variability impacts on species and the future are subjects of growing scientific interest. These variabilities are causing harmful effects on agricultural production around the world …

This study assessed the multi-dimensional community recovery and resilience in Phalombe District, Malawi, more than two years after the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Freddy in March 2023. Drawing on …

Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards in Malawi, and rural areas like Traditional Authority (T/A) Pemba in Salima District are particularly susceptible due to low elevation, high rainfall, …

This study explored the influence of cultural beliefs and practices on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) among in-school adolescent girls in Malawi from a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) perspective. The …

This study explored the influence of cultural beliefs and practices on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) among in-school adolescent girls in Malawi from a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) perspective. The …

The release of untreated or poorly treated domestic wastewater containing inorganic anions such as nitrate and sulphate causes major environmental and public health problems in Malawi. Conventional wastewater treatment systems …

Climate variability driven by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) represents one of the most consequential and recurring threats to agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. In Malawi, where over 90% of …

The rapid urbanization of Lilongwe City has led to an increase of construction and excavation activities in Lilongwe city, generating high volumes of excess soil that are often mismanaged, which …

Cyclone Freddy, a severe tropical storm, struck the Southern Region of Malawi in March 2023 causing extensive environmental damage, Blantyre was one of the affected districts. This dissertation focuses on …

The rapid urbanization of Lilongwe City, Malawi, has exacerbated solid waste management issues, as the existing dumpsite in Area 38 (Mtaya) is insufficient to accommodate the growing population. This study …