| Overview : There is a considerable evidence, that Malawi’s renewable natural resources, on which the country’s economy depends are degrading at an alarming rate. Soil erosion is estimated to reach up to 57 metric tonnes per hectare per annum in some areas. Current studies show that a high prevalence of observable signs of soil loss is present in virtually all districts in Malawi. Analysis of soil loss rates revealed that the rate of soil loss was 26 ton/ha/yr. in 2010, 29 ton/ha/yr. in 2014 and that the current soil loss rate is 30 ton/ha/yr. (FAO, UNDP, UN Environment, 2018). |
