Malawi lauded for empowering women in climate action
Malawi delegation receiving the award
Malawi has been commended by Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) for its efforts in empowering women, particularly in critical decision-making positions related to climate change.
The recognition was made during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Malawi was invited to a prize presentation ceremony focused on supporting gender and climate justice initiatives.
According to Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Janet Banda applauded the organization for recognizing the Malawi Government’s efforts in uplifting women.
Commenting on the development, Executive Director for WESF Sascha Gabizon emphasized that sustainable development and climate action cannot succeed without integrating gender equity.
Gabizon added that the way female delegates represented Malawi at COP29 reflects how women are valued as critical agents of resilience and innovation.
“The organization trained the first five female swim teachers and lifeguards in Mozambique, as well as certified the first female scuba divers in the region.
The project has a great impact on sustainable entrepreneurship via innovative women-led mussels’ aquaculture cooperatives which ensure economic autonomy and create jobs,” she said.
Conference of the Parties, popularly known as COP is an annual meeting of the United Nations member States aimed at addressing Climate Change.
COP is based on the international treaty called the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 2024 COP 29, is the 29th meeting of the Conference of Parties hence COP29.
This year’s meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan brought together countries to negotiate and advance solutions for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and financing.
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