World Bank presents a special topic on ‘Healthy Watersheds for a Strong Economy’
* Healthy watersheds can benefit everyone in Malawi, but they need to be cared for and nurtured * “Human activities are increasingly detrimental to the health of Malawi’s watersheds * The rapid conversion of land for agriculture and widespread deforestation for wood are proceeding at an alarming rate * Forest cover has declined from 47% in 1975 to just over 20% in 2021 By Duncan Mlanjira Watersheds play a crucial role in sustaining the ecosystem, biodiversity, wildlife, agriculture, and…








