The BES-Net Regional Trialogue for East and Southern Africa
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Participating Countries: Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
View Event Malawi has a rich biodiversity, with its ample variety of species and habitats. It is also home to Lake Malawi, one of the most biologically significant lakes in the world.
- Malawi received support from BES-Net to contribute to national efforts addressing land degradation, building on the latest knowledge and evidence.
- In 2026, the country successfully validated and launched its national ecosystem assessment under BES-Net II, in collaboration with Malawi’s Environmental Affairs Department and with support from UNEP-WCMC, UNDP and UNESCO.
- Malawi is a priority country for future catalytic support under BES-Net II’s BES Solution Fund to promote the uptake of national ecosystem assessment recommendations.
Implementing agency: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
Government partner: Department of Environmental Affairs
