According to Fredrick, the time has come for the stakeholders and the corporate world to rely on journalists who are well-conversant with the climate change terminologies to disseminate the right information on the issue to the public.
Frederich described that reliable information is vital to help citizens prepare for the projected El Niño weather conditions and minimize the impact.
He emphasized that the media is crucial in the pending weather situation, calling on stakeholders to effectively utilize locally available media practitioners in preparing and equipping citizens with reliable information and sensitizing them about the climate situation.
The call comes amid rising misinformation around the anticipated El Niño conditions likely to affect Malawi during the upcoming farming season.
NCJ says it is ready to partner with the government, NGOs, and the private sector to ensure communities receive factual updates on weather forecasts, adaptation measures, and climate risks.
