Useful links

Existing climate platforms

The existing resources below provide information on climate, the environment and risk management in Malawi. These links include official government portals, specialised tools, international initiatives, and datasets that support climate risk assessment, early warning systems, and planning:

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Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) – Malawi
Official national source for meteorological data and forecasts in Malawi.

WIMES Malawi
Weather and climate monitoring system providing real-time and historical climate data for Malawi.

Maproom Malawi Meteorological Services
Interactive maps and tools for exploring climatic data relevant to Malawi.

FAO MOSAICC – Malawi
FAO’s platform to support climate change adaptation planning in Malawi’s agriculture sector.

GeoCLIM – CHC UCSB
Climate data analysis tool useful for climate risk mapping and planning.

Flood and Drought Monitor
Real-time monitoring and datasets for flood and drought events affecting Malawi.

Multi Hazard National Risk Profile Malawi
A comprehensive report assessing the risks of various hazards across Malawi. Useful for planning and preparedness.

MASDAP (Malawi Spatial Data Platform)
Malawi’s official spatial data infrastructure providing access to geospatial datasets.

Stakeholders

  • National Statistical Office (NSO)
  • Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS)
  • Department of Land Resources Conservation (DLRC)
  • Department of Water Resources (DWR)
  • Department of Disasters Managements Affairs (DoDMA)
  • Department of Land Surveys (DLS)
  • National Planning Commission (NPC)
  • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)