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Global Groups Launch Climate Education Toolkit Featuring Malawi as Authorities Issue Mwera Wind Warnings

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Photo: Global Partnership for Education

The Global Partnership for Education, UNICEF, and Education International launched a new global policy toolkit on Tuesday aimed at building climate-resilient education systems. According to the Global Partnership for Education, the initiative addresses how extreme weather, floods, and storms disrupt learning environments. The program highlights Malawi's Phalombe District, where local students are actively conducting safety drills to prepare for environmental emergencies and natural disasters.

Update: In regional weather news, the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has renewed its safety advisories. According to the department's latest forecast, strong Mwera winds are expected to persist over Lake Malawi and surrounding water bodies. Authorities continue to urge residents and lake users to stay alert and exercise caution to prevent property damage and loss of life.

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