Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC)

The Communique is out! One of the key outcomes from the 4th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage held in Lilongwe, Malawi. Download here: drive.google.com/file/d/1icEGgL… #LossAndDamage #ClimateAction @Irish_Aid

🌍 Day 2 | #NationalYouthConference CISONECC is actively participating in the 3rd National Youth Conference on Climate Change in Lilongwe. Youth are shaping NDCs 3.0 through leadership, green tech & innovation for a climate-resilient future. 💪🌱 #Youth4Climate #NDCs #SDG13

Lucius Mawanga, Deputy Director of Generation – Ministry of Energy, said discussions on emissions reduction & climate change are key to shaping Malawi’s energy future. He noted that with the right policies, proposals from the dialogue can drive vital energy reforms. ⚡🌿

🎙️ Meet @tkalaundi, Programme Support Officer – Resilience & Livelihood, @trocaire in Malawi 🇲🇼 He shares his expectations from the 3rd National Youth Conference on Climate Change 🌱 #YouthClimateAction #CISONECC #ClimateJustice #GreenInnovation #NDCs3

🌍 #Day3 | Final Day of the 3rd National Youth Conference on Climate Change! CISONECC joins 250+ youth from across Malawi in Lilongwe to push for bold action under the theme: “Investing in Youth Leadership & Green Innovations to Accelerate NDCs 3.0” 🌱⚡ The future is now. ✊🏾

🌳 Meet Hawa Richard – Youth Chair, Senior Chief Chamba, Machinga 💪🏾🌍 “We plant trees along riverbanks to fight #ClimateChange and protect our communities. Reduced rainfall & poor harvests are real – we must act now!” 🌱🌊 Proud to be part of the #YouthClimateConferenceMW 🇲🇼

🚨 Internship Alert! CISONECC is hiring a Knowledge and Learning Officer (Intern) in Lilongwe! 🌍📊 Duration: 6 months | Deadline: 29 July 2025 Great opportunity for recent grads passionate about #ClimateChange, #Data, and #Learning. 📩 Apply: [email protected]

🌿 Meet Sila Chawanda, Youth Lead Farmer from T/A Mposa, Machinga! “Thanks to CADECOM, we shifted from fertilizer to agroecology—covering soil, planting trees, & using manure. Even when maize fails, millet & velvet beans keep us going. Proud to part at the #NationalConference!”

🌿 #NationalYouthConference PS Dr. Yusuf Mkungula called the theme timely & inspiring, urging youth to be at the heart of the climate agenda. “Young people must bring solutions to climate challenges—and be involved at every stage of climate action.” #YouthForClimate #NDCs

#NationalYouthConference Minister Dr. Owen Chomanika says climate change is fueling inequality in Malawi & calls on youth to be real actors in climate action. He urged stronger collaboration on finalizing Malawi’s NDCs, stressing youth voices are crucial for a resilient future.

At #NYCCC3, NYNCC’s Dominic Nyasulu highlighted the youth’s vital role in climate action—not as spectators but as central actors. From NDCs 3.0 to COP30 prep, 250+ youth are uniting for a bold, coordinated climate movement. 🌍🔥 #NationalYouthConference #YouthForClimate

#NationalYouthConf. “Climate Change unites us and therefore we must fight climate change with a united front — coordination and collaboration is key to our climate change management efforts,” said @juliusngoma, CISONECC National Coordinator. #NYCCC3 #YouthForClimate

Aaron Mtaya from @CadecomMalawi applauded Govt efforts in engaging CSOs: “We’re grateful for this space & hopeful for more. CSOs remain committed to finalizing an inclusive NAP process.” #NAPMalawi #CivicEngagement @Irish_Aid

🗣️ “CSOs have been active in Malawi’s 🇲🇼 NAP process since 2014—supporting stocktakes, consultations, trainings & #GCF resource mobilization,” said @juliusngoma, CISONECC National Coordinator. Non-state actors remain key to an inclusive NAP. #NAPMalawi #ClimateAction @Irish_Aid

🗣️"The meeting is key to Malawi’s 🇲🇼 NAP development,” said Tchaka Kamanga, Malawi NAP Coordinator, highlighting progress since the process began in Sept 2014. CISONECC & EAD led the stakeholder consult with support from @trocaire & @Irish_Aid. #ClimateAction #NAPMalawi

🚨CISONECC & the Environmental Affairs Dept on 15/07/2025 held a stakeholder consultation on Malawi's 🇲🇼 National Adaptation Plan (NAP), ensuring voices of CSOs, academia, women & youth are heard in climate planning. Supported by @trocaire & @Irish_Aid | #ClimateAction

As part of the #AMCEN20 build-up, PACJA convened a high-level civil society dialogue titled: "East Africa’s Renewable Energy Future: A CSO Policy Harmonisation Dialogue." This two-day forum brought together national and regional CSOs, energy policy experts, community-based…

Lucius Mawanga, Deputy Director – Ministry of Energy, reaffirmed gov’t commitment to work with CSOs & private sector. “It’s meaningless to have discussions with no action. Let’s implement them so Malawians can access clean & renewable energy.” ⚡🇲🇼 #CleanEnergy #Malawi

Illari Aragon, Climate Justice Lead – @christianaid London, reaffirmed support for CSOs in climate justice, equitable financing & energy access. “The insights from the dialogue are invaluable. Christian Aid stands with Malawi for a just & sustainable energy future.” #Malawi

#ClimateAction CISONECC, with @christianaid, @OxfamMalawi & @PACJA1, held a 2-day National Dialogue in Lilongwe on Access to Clean & Renewable Energy. Focus: Advancing community energy access & transitioning from fossil fuels. #RenewableEnergy #Malawi #JustTransition

🎙️Million Mafuta, Director of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy-Malawi, reaffirmed government’s commitment to scaling up access to clean, renewable energy and called for joint efforts to tackle energy poverty. ⚡🇲🇼 #CleanEnergyMW #EnergyAccess #Malawi