Concern Universal Poster Presentation at CABMACC launch

Capacity Building for Managing Climate Change is a programme which is coordinated by Lilongwe University of Natural Resources (LUANAR) aimed at strengthening the teaching, training, research, technology development and outreach in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The programme was officially launched by the Minster of environment and climate change management on 4^th December, 2013. Concern Universal was given a chance to present its work through posters to allow learning for the CABMACC programme as well as to learn from other presenters. The function was also graced by the Ambassador of Royal Kingdom of Norway, Principle Secretary for Environment and climate change and official from Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Agriculture sectors.

POSTER PRESENTATION

CU presented posters that highlighted the following aspects;

Goal: Creating Opportunities for Lasting Improvements in People’s Lives

Strategic Objective 2: Reducing Vulnerability through targeted interventions to enhance community resilience to climate change and increase agricultural production

Agriculture sector:

•      promotion of climate smart agriculture (conservation agriculture, agroforestry, irrigation farming, beekeeping, livestock management and post harvest management)

Water and health sector:

•      Provision of potable safe water through construction of bole holes, promoting sanitation and hygiene, distribution of nets (Climate change has effects on health as this may result in increased cases of malaria, cholera and diarrhea)

Forestry and Energy Sector:

•      Capacity building & establishment VNRMs, VFAs and stove production groups, promotion of afforestation and energy saving stoves

•      Capacity building and promotion of electrical generators for charging lights and phones using heat from efficient biomass cook stoves

RECOGNITION

Because of the relevance of CU’s work on climate change management, it was recognized as the third best poster presenter at the function.

OPPORTUNITIES

Through attending the CABMACC launch, CU was requested to share with LUANAR some of its publications for use by students at the University, hence CU’s programs may influence policy, programming and a number of other areas at national level. CU project staff may have the opportunity for short courses in climate change management at the University. The Minister pointed out that she is confident that the stoves will assist in dealing with deforestation and can be liked to REDD+ initiatives