Initiative for Climate Action and Development - ICAD

16/04/2026

NDC implementation works best when planning, tracking and coordination happen in one system.

The NDC Implementation Plan Online Tool brings these functions together, helping countries and partners align efforts and mobilize support more effectively.

Through a structured framework, the tool enables users to:

✅ Organize NDC priorities into clear outcomes, outputs and indicators.
✅ Map existing and planned projects and support.
✅ Identify gaps and investment needs.
✅ Track progress through real-time updates and reporting.
✅ Coordinate contributions across government, partners and implementing agencies.

Country teams and partner organizations are invited to join an upcoming training to learn how to use the tool to strengthen NDC planning, coordination and delivery.

📅 29 April
🕒 9–10 a.m. EDT / 3–4 p.m. CET

Learn more and register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vzM3vH

16/04/2026

15/04/2026

🥳🥳🥳A new chapter begins 🌍✨
AFRIWOCC is now AFRYWOCC — the African Women and Youth Climate Centre.

A bold step forward to amplify women and youth, drive inclusive climate solutions, and strengthen Africa’s response to the climate crisis.

11/04/2026

Helen Clark & Ellen Johnson Sirleaf worry that the scramble for critical minerals will enrich the few at the expense of the many.

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

Strengthening Civil Society Voices in Extractives Governance

This week, ICAD had the opportunity to be part of an important engagement around the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) process in Malawi. The discussions brought together civil society actors working in the extractives space to reflect, share experiences, and honestly assess where we are—and where we need to improve.

From the conversations and interactions during the workshop, one thing stood out clearly: civil society remains a critical voice in pushing for transparency and accountability in the mining sector. Participants shared real experiences from the ground—ranging from community engagement challenges to gaps in revenue transparency and data inconsistencies that continue to affect trust in the sector.

It was encouraging to see how organizations are using different platforms—whether community meetings, WhatsApp groups, or national dialogues—to stay connected and ensure that issues from the grassroots are not left behind. At the same time, there was an honest reflection on areas we still need to strengthen, especially around inclusive participation, coordination, and ensuring more women and young people are meaningfully involved in these processes.

For us at ICAD, these engagements are more than just meetings—they are spaces where ideas are tested, partnerships are built, and real change begins to take shape. The energy in the room, the questions raised, and even the disagreements all point to a sector that people care deeply about.

As we move forward, the focus remains clear:
- Strengthening transparency
- Promoting accountability
- Ensuring that communities benefit from natural resources

We appreciate everyone who contributed to the discussions and continues to push for a more open and fair extractives sector in Malawi.


Southern Africa Trust EITI Natural Resources Justice Network - NRJN Department of Mining Mw

03/04/2026

We're excited to have participated in Tilitonse Foundation's Human-Centered Design workshop, focusing on 'Understand and Empathise', at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel!

This approach encompasses understanding people's experiences, needs, and challenges to design solutions that truly work for them. For ICAD, this means strengthening our climate action and sustainable development initiatives and collaborations by putting communities at the heart of our work.

By empathizing with communities, we're better equipped to design impactful programs that drive climate resilience and development. Thanks to
Tilitonse Foundation for organizing this valuable experience. We're looking forward to applying these insights!

01/04/2026

When public funds are mismanaged or lost to Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), citizens pay the price through deteriorating services and unsustainable debt. AFRODAD's study examines Public Finance Management across Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, benchmarking national PFM legislation against the SADC Model Law on Public Financial Management. The findings are clear: despite legislative progress, critical weaknesses persist in parliamentary oversight, enforcement, IFFs, and public debt. The gap between what laws say and what governments do remain the defining governance failure in the region. The study delivers concrete, actionable recommendations. Read it. Share it. Demand action. https://shorturl.at/f7X2g

28/03/2026

We had an exciting day at WHO Malawi . As a proud member of the Environmental and Social Determinants of Health Technical Working Group under Ministry Of Health - Malawi, we met to discuss critical issues impacting Malawi's Health Systems. We dived into key topics like health and climate change - a major threat to our communities' well-being. We're working together to build a healthier, more resilient Malawi!

ICAD is committed to supporting initiatives that address the intersection of environmental and social determinants of health. Our work includes promoting sustainable development, climate resilience, and health equity for all Malawians

24/03/2026

Climate finance has failed Africa twice over, writes Lisa Sachs, director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment and our MS in Climate Finance program, outlining how to fix it beyond net zero plans and mitigation commitments.

"African governments must be able to access affordable, long-term capital to build clean energy and mobility systems, to invest in resilient cities, agriculture and coastlines, and to develop the institutions, health systems and education on which everything else depends," writes Sachs.

Learn more via State of the Planet / The Conversation Africa: https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/03/18/climate-finance-has-failed-africa-twice-over-heres-how-to-fix-it/

📷 Villages are built close to the water, so at high tide and during storms they are often flooded. Here, makeshift wooden walls attempt to protect the village during high tide. Sierra Leone, 2016. Credit: Elisabeth Sydor

24/03/2026

We are pleased to share EEASA 2026 First Call for abstracts. Submit your abstract and join us in Malawi to reimagine education for climate resilience, justice, and sustainable futures.