Malawi is leading a growing coalition of African nations calling for a moratorium on deep seabed mining, according to the World Wildlife Fund. At the close of the 31st Assembly of the International Seabed Authority in early August, the number of African countries demanding a precautionary pause rose to six. The nations cited significant scientific uncertainty regarding deep ocean ecosystems and the potential long-term impacts of mineral extraction on ocean health.
In local conservation news, Malawian environmental scientist Wongani Mulanga has been named the Opportunity Desk Young Person of the Month for August 2026. According to the organisation, Mulanga was recognised for her work as the co-founder of Green Minds Malawi. Her youth-led group focuses on climate education and clean energy access, which includes planting trees and distributing solar lamps to students from households without reliable electricity.
Update: The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has renewed warnings regarding strong Mwera winds over Lake Malawi. In its latest weather bulletin, the department urged all lake users to take extra precautionary measures to protect lives and property. Forecasters note that the winds are accompanied by cold weather persisting across much of the country due to a cool, moist south-easterly airflow.