WESM Lilongwe

08/09/2026

27/08/2026

WESM recently organized a Wildlife Clubs’ Conference reaching vital areas for environmental education and equipping Matrons and Patrons with important information! ☀️🌳👩🏾‍🏫

18/08/2026

12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day 2026! The Youth are essential in WESM’s work. From school based wildlife clubs to volunteers the youth inspire us to work towards a greener and more sustainable future. From the youth of today to the youth of tomorrow, you are the future!

11/08/2026

Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet 🌍🦋

Last Friday WESM commemorated International Rangers’ Day to honour our incredible and brave Rangers at Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary. Three special rangers were awarded in the following categories:
🏆 Best Overall Ranger:
Eric Chansa
🏆 Best Female Ranger:
Hilda Kampota
🏆 Best Upcoming Ranger: Joshua Nkhoma

Special thankyou to our partners; Department of National Parks and Wildlife, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, Stars Travel, Foods worth and DEVECON Limited.

30/07/2026

Remember to join us this evening at 6:30 PM to learn about international volunteering and its effect on the global environment. Sharing experiences with WESM and WUSC Malawi

Topic: International Volunteering and the Global Environment

Hear from: Renato Mangaliag Calasanz — International Volunteer, WESM and WUSC

📅 Thursday, July 30th, 2026
⏰ 6:30PM
📍 Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary
💻 Join online via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j81069266706?pwd=eGszRjZXU2tsL0JHV1VxTXJ5NjRHUT09

Meeting ID: 810 6926 6706

Passcode: 230440

Looking for more ways to have a positive impact? Wanting to learn more about volunteering and the global environment? This is the time to do so!

24/07/2026

On in June this year, WESM staff accompanied by Chia Bird Hunters Association Chairperson Mr Shabani Mtila carried out an inspection visit for at the site construction of a bird watching tower on the edge of Chia Lagoon. The infrastructure is part of Biodiversity Challenge Funds (Darwin Initiative) funded Chia Water Bird Resources Management Community Project being implemented by WESM in partnership with BirdLife International, Malawi University Of Science and Technology and MicroLoan Foundation .The watching tower is part of the project's ongoing efforts to promote avitourism as part of sustainable livelihoods and conservation of Chia Lagoon.

21/07/2026

Learn about international volunteering and its effect on the global environment. Sharing experiences with WESM and WUSC Malawi

Topic: International Volunteering and the Global Environment

Hear from: Renato Mangaliag Calasanz — International Volunteer, WESM and WUSC

📅 Thursday, July 30th, 2026
⏰ 6:30PM
📍 Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary
💻 Join online via Zoom

Looking for more ways to have a positive impact? Wanting to learn more about volunteering and the global environment? This is the time to do so!

23/06/2026

Discover the impact of the Biomas Project in Kasungu, its conservation initiatives, and efforts to strengthen local capacity for sustainable development.

Topic:Biomas Project – Boosting Kasungu: Conservation and Capacity Building.

Hear from:
Paula Anza – Director & Research Manager, Biomas Malawi
Andoni Dios – President & Project Manager, Biomas Malawi.

📅 Thursday, 25 June
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary
💻 Join online via Zoom (details below)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j81069266706?pwd=eGszRjZXU2tsL0JHV1VxTXJ5NjRHUT09

Meeting ID: 810 6926 6706

Passcode: 230440

Whether you're passionate about wildlife conservation, community empowerment, or sustainable development, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

19/06/2026

The Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) join other Civil Society Organizations and concerned citizens of Malawi to vehemently call against the withdrawal of curruption charges against Lin Yun Hua. You can help us in this cause by signing this petition and spreading the word. We all have an important role to play in supporting wildlife conservation, good governance and the rule of law, and this petition is a step towards achieving that!

Sign the petition here:
https://c.org/mtWn92hBXr