UN Representative, Malawi's President Discuss Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts

Malawi's president and UN discuss natural disaster challenges with Secretary-General's Disaster Risk Reduction representative, Mami Mizutori, writes Winston Mwale.

Qatar - President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, met with the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Ms. Mami Mizutori, to discuss the ongoing challenges faced by Malawi in the wake of natural disasters.

These disasters have caused significant damage to human life, property, farming livelihoods, and the economy.

Malawi has recently experienced the impact of cyclones, flash floods, drought, stormy rains, and hailstorms, among others.

The President has requested that the United Nations increase efforts in building Malawi's capacity in disaster risk management as well as post-disaster response.

“As a signatory to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), Malawi is poised to achieve all the espoused 7 global targets by enriching our integrated approach that brings together disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation and mitigation, and sustainable development,” said Chakwera.