MUST Water and Environmental Conservation Society-MWECS

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To sensitize and educate about Water and Environmental related issues that encourages Water and Environmental stewardship and advocate Water and Environmental management policies.

Yesterday, in collaboration with MUST Society of Disaster Risk Management - MSDRM and , we conducted an outreach progra...
11/05/2024

Yesterday, in collaboration with MUST Society of Disaster Risk Management - MSDRM and , we conducted an outreach program at in Thyolo
Our aim was to spark discussions with students on pressing topics like climate change, disaster management, WASH, and sustainable use the environment. Under the theme , the event featured presentations, group discussions, documentaries, quizzes, and talent showcases.

Lonjezo Kaundama, chairperson of the organizing committee, encouraged students to spread the knowledge gained and take actionable steps in their communities. He further advised the school to include climate change issues in their extracurricular activities. In his remarks, the headteacher of the school Mr. Cosmas Jamu, expressed gratitude for choosing their institution to host this historical event and emphasized its significance in enlightening students about climate-related issues. He also thanked the students from MUST for donating sanitation materials, which will alleviate sanitation challenges at the school, and urged responsible use of the resources.

In addition to addressing climate challenges, students received guidance on achieving their educational aspirations, including opportunities to pursue programs like Bachelor of Science in Water Quality and Management, Disaster Risk Management, and Meteorological and Climate Sciences at MUST.

World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 every year. This day highlights the importance of freshwater, and advocate sus...
22/03/2024

World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 every year. This day highlights the importance of freshwater, and advocate sustainable use. Each year, the day is celebrated according to the theme. This year's theme is " ." When we cooperate on water, we create a positive ripple effect, fostering harmony, generating prosperity and building resilience to shared challenges.



17/03/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Dennis Kumwenda, Shanti Ovido Nyirenda, Måjømëkã Tríñîty, Bonifaci Kumayani, Alfred Lozi, Ryaan Mboga, Joseph Philemon Kadombe, Martin Suman, Joshua Peter Mwambo, John Thomas, Lucky Gondwe, David Alex, Paul Shagant

On 2nd March 2024, we participated in the Chimvu River Rehabilitation Initiative organized by the Green Canopy Revolutio...
08/03/2024

On 2nd March 2024, we participated in the Chimvu River Rehabilitation Initiative organized by the Green Canopy Revolution in collaboration with Thyolo District Council.
The event took place at Kambuwa Village, about 15 kilometers from MUST campus. During the event,
Utilizing GIS, we highlighted changes in land use land cover (LULC) from 2017-2023. Noteworthy alterations include an increase in farmland from 50.95 km² to 51.09 km², built area expanding from 11.71 km² to 16.97 km², a reduction in rangeland from 14.46 km² to 9.12 km², and forest land reduced from 1.09 km² to 1.06 km².
The percentage change is approximately +0.31%, +44.79%, -37.03% and 2.75% respectively. The area has lost 10.18 km² of it's vegetation to settlements and farms, representing -34.53% hence posing a threat to surface water systems and it's biodiversity.

Through this educational session, attendees gained insights into the current situation and explored strategies to address the environmental changes.

Notable figures present included Mrs. Miriam Yona (Deputy Director for Environmental Affairs), Mr. Evance Phiri (Director of Water and Sanitation), Mr. Pius Mtike (Coordinator for Green Canopy Revolution), and Rev. Fr. Damazio Ngoma (Parish Priest, Chingazi Parish).

The need for individual responsibility in resolving Climate Change issues.
01/03/2024

The need for individual responsibility in resolving Climate Change issues.

Pictorial Highlights:Code Red for Humanity: Youth Leading the Charge for Climate Justice! 13/10/2023
22/10/2023

Pictorial Highlights:
Code Red for Humanity: Youth Leading the Charge for Climate Justice! 13/10/2023

Pictorial Highlights: High level policy and action dialogue session on Climate Justice and Disaster Risk Management at C...
22/10/2023

Pictorial Highlights: High level policy and action dialogue session on Climate Justice and Disaster Risk Management at Crossroads Hotel in Blantyre 12/10/2023

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