Malawi Climate Newsletter

Climate Data Management System Specifications

🔍 What’s new in the 2025 Climate Data Management System (CDMS) Specifications?

Big changes are here. The 2025 update reimagines how we manage climate data to make it more reliable, easier to share, and ready for the future.

Here are the key updates:

🌐 Wider focus – CDMS now covers more than just storing data. It includes how data is used, shared, and protected—all guided by strong rules.

🧱 New and updated tools – Some parts have been added or changed. What used to be optional may now be required, especially to ensure quality and trust.

📌 Data history is a must – We now need to clearly show where data comes from. This helps others trust the information and use it with confidence.

📏 Follow global standards – The system now works better with other tools and organizations by aligning with international standards.

🔄 Always improving – This is a "living document" that will keep evolving as new tech and policies develop.

📖 Why it matters – These changes help countries manage climate data better—for science, for planning, and for people.

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Shaping up for the today and tomorrow

It's today!

Launch of Malawi Carbon Market Framework*

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change is pleased to announce the launch of the Malawi Carbon Market Framework, a significant milestone in the country's efforts to harness climate finance and promote environmental integrity and sustainable development.

The launch to be presided over by the Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Dr. Owen Chomanika, MP., will take place this Friday, 22nd August 2025 from 08:00 am at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

*Registration:*

Interested stakeholders and players are invited to attend the launch in person or register online participation using the provided QR code or registration link.

https://uncclearn-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FUVXpqfTQ2a8Wn1OcP03Ug

*Making Carbon Markets Work for Malawi*

Owen ChomanikaAssociation of Environmental Journalists in Malawi (AEJ-Malawi)

WMO coordination of weather, climate and water services is central to global safety, security and development.

In this new bulletin, WMO Secretary-General Prof Celeste Saulo writes how our core mandate - collecting, analyzing and sharing vital weather, climate and water data worldwide - underpins national and regional safety and development.

But as climate risks intensify, WMO faces growing challenges in securing predictable, flexible, and sustainable funding.

In 2025, as WMO celebrates 75 years as a UN specialized agency, we call for both public and private sector engagement.

📎 https://bit.ly/3UEwSQt

🌧️ Chiopsezo cha madzi osefukira: Makamaka m'madera aku Mulanje, Phalombe, Blantyre, Zomba ndi mphepete mwa nyanja. ⚠️ Tipewe kuwoloka madzi othamanga kwambiri kapena omwe asefukira!

🌧️ Flash Flooding Alert: High concern in Malawi, affecting Mulanje, Phalombe, Blantyre, Zomba, and lakeshore areas. ⚠️ Avoid crossing flooded waters! 🙏 Stay Safe, Stay Informed!

Weather forecast issued 17 November 2023