A new report from the Climate Impact Lab projects that Malawi will face approximately 1,200 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 due to the current El Niño weather pattern, according to a September 25 report from OkayAfrica. The forecast places Malawi among several African nations preparing for severe health impacts as the climate event drives up regional temperatures.
In local conservation efforts, the Chisomo Youth Organization in Karonga is converting waste into briquettes and organic manure to combat deforestation and reduce the use of charcoal, the Malawi News Agency reported on September 24. The youth-led Mungayobagha Evergreen Investment project recently won the Ecology and Climate Action Award at the National Youth Summit for its efforts to promote clean cooking energy and create local jobs.
Update: Following recent warnings about declining air quality, the Malawi Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has partnered with the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences to release weekly air quality bulletins, AirGradient reported on September 25. The university's monitoring data is now published on the department's website and distributed through community channels to help citizens track pollution levels and limit their exposure.