Interview with Trocaire's Country Director in Malawi

The video discusses the severe impact of climate change on Malawi, highlighting issues like prolonged dry spells, flooding, and food insecurity affecting 44% of the population. Despite contributing minimally to carbon emissions, Malawi faces unfair climate challenges. Trocra is aiding adaptation through climate-smart agriculture, soil conservation, and promoting indigenous crops. The video also emphasizes Malawi's potential, focusing on the resilience of its people and the importance of crop diversity for a sustainable future.

What are some of the direct impacts of climate change on Malawi as discussed in the video?

• Decreased food prices

• Increased carbon emissions

• Longer dry spells and catastrophic flooding

• Improved agricultural productivity

How is Trocra helping Malawian farmers adapt to climate change?

• By reducing the number of crops grown

• By increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

• By promoting climate-smart agriculture and agro-ecological practices

• By encouraging monoculture farming

What is one of the key strategies Trocra is using to conserve soil in Malawi?

• Increasing the use of pesticides

• Reducing crop diversity

• Encouraging deforestation

• Promoting the planting of indigenous trees

What gives hope for Malawi's future despite the challenges of climate change?

• The destruction of the land

• The resilience of the people and potential of the land

• The reliance on a single crop

• The lack of agricultural knowledge

Why is crop diversity important for Malawi's agricultural future?

• It limits the types of crops that can be grown

• It helps in identifying crops that can thrive in changing climate conditions

• It increases dependency on maize

• It reduces the nutritional value of food