The mandate of the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) Malawi is to To monitor, predict and provide information an weather and climate ,that would contribute towards the socio-economic development of the country.

DCCMS AT THE FRONT LINE OF CLIMATE ACTION FINAL

Like many African nations, Malawi faces severe threats from climate change, especially extreme weather. To combat this challenge, the Climate Risk Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative established a project titled “Strengthening Risk Informed Planning, Hydro Meteorological and Early Warning Services” to revolutionize how Malawian communities prepare for and respond to weather hazards. CREWS, a mechanism funding Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for early warning systems, is implemented by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Bank.

EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS (CREWS MALAWI)

Yobu Kachiwanda, Head of Public Weather & Aviation Services, at the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Malawi, discusses the role of public weather services in Malawi, particularly their contribution to disaster risk reduction and agricultural productivity. He explains how weather forecasts are disseminated to the public through radio and TV stations, and how the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) evaluates the effectiveness of these services. The discussion, between Yobu Kachiwanda and Collison Lore, also explores how public weather services are adapting to climate change by providing more timely and relevant information to the public.

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