Dr. Patrick Likongwe (Deputy Director, LEAD) explains the Sadzi Hill ecosystem restoration case to Hon. Patricia Wiskes, Minister of Natural Resources, during the 76th WMO celebrations in Lilongwe. From Observation to Action: Ecosystem Restoration Showcased at Malawi’s 76th WMO Celebrations The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in [...]
At the World Health Day 2026 held on 7 April at the Kamuzu University of HealthSciences (KUHeS), Prof. Sosten S. Chiotha highlighted the critical role of climatescience, agriculture, and ecosystem management in advancing Malawi’s One Healthagenda.This year’s global theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” was contextualizedthrough a national panel [...]
In the picture: Third-year Bachelor of Science in Electronics students at LEAD with Prof. Chiotha, after being briefed on the origins of Chanco Community Radio and its role in community engagement. On 5th March 2026, third-year Bachelor of Science in Electronics students from the University of Malawi (UNIMA) visited Leadership [...]
A new five-year Wellcome Trust–supported initiative on Climate Science and PolicyCentres Africa will address the growing health impacts of climate change in SouthernAfrica. The project responds to increasing extreme heat and flooding events in theregion and aims to overcome knowledge, policy, and financing barriers that limiteffective climate adaptation and mitigation. [...]
In the picture: The BIOFIN team led by Mr. Hilton Msamali and the Verdurous consultants led by Dr. Srinivasan Sunderasan, together with Prof Sosten Chiotha from LEAD SEA, after the consultations at the LEAD SEA office. Yesterday on 6th March 2026, LEAD SEA welcomed the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) [...]
The Director of LEAD SEA, Prof. Sosten S. Chiotha (Centre, Photo 1), joined key stakeholders in this year’s tree planting exercise organised by the Southern Region Water Board (SRWB). The activity took place on 20th February 2026 at the source of the Mulunguzi River and around Mulunguzi Dam – the [...]
Islamic Relief Malawi (IRMW) and Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) have established collaboration on climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and ecosystem restoration in Malawi. The collaboration is expected to establish a strategic framework for future joint programming, applied research, capacity strengthening, and policy engagement. The collaboration responds to Malawi’s growing [...]
On 20 – 21 January 2026, LEAD Southern & Eastern Africa supported a WomenNetwork for Climate Action in Malawi (WONECAM) Write Shop in Mponela, Dowa,convening 13 participants (12 women, 1 man) from all three regions of Malawi, withrepresentation from the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and SocialWelfare; Environmental Affairs Department [...]
The Validation of the Strategic Action Plan for WONECAM and National Climate Change and Gender Action workshop was held from 22nd to 23rd October 2025 at Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi. The event brought together key stakeholders from government ministries, development partners, and civil society organizations to review and validate the [...]
Join us for the 2025 MLW Science Café under the theme “One Earth, One Health: Tackling Climate Change through Integrated Solutions.” This interactive event brings together experts, researchers, and the public to explore the intersection of climate change, human and animal health, and the environment. Featuring thought-provoking talks, panel discussions, [...]