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Government of Malawi · Ministry of Natural Resources
Department of Forestry

Projects

With communities and partners, we turn national forest commitments into work on the ground.

Projects and programmes

  • 12 projects
  • 8 ongoing
  • 7 funding partners
  • In preparation INSPIRE-O

    Integrated Social Protection for Resilience and Opportunity

    Climate-smart public works — natural regeneration, community woodlots and riverbank restoration — within a national social protection programme.

    Funded by

    • World Bank
    Years
    Since 2026
    Where
    18 districts
  • In preparation ICAT

    Initiative for Climate Action Transparency

    Better data and skills to measure emissions and removals from forestry, so Malawi can report credibly on its climate commitments.

    Funded by

    • Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT)
    Budget
    US$ 200,000 (proposed)
    Years
    2026–2027
    Where
    National
  • In preparation RILAP

    Resilient Integrated Livestock and Aquaculture Project

    A GEF project in design, to which the Department is contributing sustainable forest management: regeneration, tree planting, forest monitoring and participatory plans.

    Funded by

    • Global Environment Facility (GEF)
    • International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
    Budget
    GEF US$ 6.02 million; co-financing US$ 33 million
    Where
    Karonga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Lilongwe, Mangochi and Thyolo

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Planning forest work in Malawi?

Talk to us about aligning it with the National Forest Policy, the Strategic Plan and the national restoration commitment.

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