
The areas’ environmental activities mainly deforestation in the Upper Shire Valley for processing charcoal and poor agricultural practices led to land degradation and soil erosion has even resulted in flooding and siltation of the Shire River and its tributaries.
Climate change related disasters resulting from the environmental degradation activities by residents from the two areas have however, seen them reluctant to move upland especially during rainy season because they depend on fish from the river and crop production yet these livelihoods have become unsustainable.
To rescue the people Malawi Government has with donor support been providing relief items including food during climate change related disasters such as floods and droughts...
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