Malawi experiences recurrent floods, droughts and cyclones causing significant human and economic losses, affecting approximately 100,000 people annually from floods and 1.5 million from droughts. This ASW action will help maintain momentum in between CREWS Malawi Phase 1 and Phase 2, ensuring continued advancement of its capacity to deliver early warnings and climate services.
| Programme type: | Accelerated Support Window |
| Funding: | USD 150,000 |
| Duration: | May 2026–Jan 2027 |
| Status: | Ongoing |
The ASW action note was approved by the Steering Committee on 18 May 2026.
Sustaining momentum between CREWS investments
CREWS Multi-Year Phase 1 project strengthened technical capacity and governance instruments. However, systems remain fragmented and early warnings do not consistently trigger early action at community level. The proposed Phase 2 aims to scale pilot initiatives into a national multi-hazard early warning system, expand coverage from two districts to at least ten districts, and institutionalize early warning services across all administrative levels. Preparation funding is necessary because the scale and institutional nature of Phase 2 require broad national consultations, technical assessments, and coordination across multiple ministries and development partners. This ASW action will help sustain momentum between Phase 1 and Phase 2, ensuring the country’s ownership, sufficient integration with national financing systems, and continued project implementation.
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