Malawi is facing rising economic losses due to climate change, with the impacts currently costing the country around 1.7% of its GDP each year. Experts warn that losses could escalate to between 3% and 9% by 2030, and potentially reach 16% by 2050 if current trends continue.


These figures were highlighted at the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, which concludes today. The summit brought together policymakers, researchers and climate specialists to discuss how climate‑related shocks are affecting economic growth, infrastructure, and public finances across the continent, and what steps are needed to strengthen resilience.


Channel Africa’s George Mhango reports from Blantyre.

Malawi is facing rising economic losses due to climate change, with the impacts currently costing the country around 1.7% of its GDP each year. Experts warn that losses could escalate to between 3% and 9% by 2030, and potentially reach 16% by 2050 if current trends continue.
 These figures were highlighted at the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, which concludes today. The summit brought together policymakers, researchers and climate specialists to discuss how climate‑related shocks are affecting economic growth, infrastructure, and public finances across the continent, and what steps are needed to strengthen resilience.
 Channel Africa&rsquo;s George Mhango reports from Blantyre.