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Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change (Malawi)

Coordinates: 13°59′S 33°47′E / 13.983°S 33.783°E / -13.983; 33.783
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Ministry of Agriculture
Tumbuka: Unduna wa vya Chilengiwa na vya Nyengo
Chichewa: Unduna wa za Chilengedwe ndi Nyengo
Ministry overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Malawi
HeadquartersLilongwe, Malawi
13°59′S 33°47′E / 13.983°S 33.783°E / -13.983; 33.783
Annual budget
  • MWK. 40 billion (2018, recurrent)
Minister responsible
  • Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change
Ministry executive
Child agencies
  • Department of Natural Resources and Climate Change
  • Malawi Council for Natural Resources and Climate Change

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change is a cabinet ministry in the Government of Malawi.[1] The former Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change was Michael Usi.[2][3]

History

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The ministry was founded in the 1960s. Its responsibilities include the protection of the nation's natural resources: water, minerals, and forests. It is also responsible for the protection and restoration of the environment. Its vision is "to return the natural environment to the Malawi people and to work towards the incorporation of natural resources and the environment in the Government's national agenda as these provide the basis for social and economic development.[4]

Departments

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Administration

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  • Office of the Minister
  • Office of the Permanent Secretary

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Home". mnrcc.gov.mw. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  2. ^ Daza, Chikondi (2023-11-07). "Minister Usi emphasizes on climate change awareness messages Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  3. ^ "Comedian Michael Usi becomes Malawi's vice-president after Saulos Chilima's death". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  4. ^ "Malawi hosts Chiefs Forum on Natural Resources Management - Blog | IUCN". www.iucn.org. Retrieved 2024-07-14.