By Chisomo Phiri
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday launched a five-year, €60 million program called Ulimi ndi Chilengedwe(UCHI) aimed at preserving, restoring, and regenerating Malawi’s natural resources and ecosystems.
Speaking during the lauch in Lilongwe,EU Ambassador to Malawi Rune Skinnebach,said the program will focus on ten district councils, including Chitipa, Kasungu, and Thyolo.
Skinnebach, emphasized that the project will help diversify the agriculture sector, making it more resilient to climate change and generating revenue for the country’s economy.
He noted that Malawi’s agriculture sector has been severely impacted by climate change, limiting its potential benefits.
On his part,Minister of Natural Resources Owen Chomanika urged district councils to use the funds prudently, highlighting the need to protect Malawi’s rapidly depleting natural resources, which are being lost at a rate of 2% annually.
