Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, is driving forward Scotland’s climate justice agenda with support for a groundbreaking, innovative and comprehensive renewable energy programme in Malawi.

Promoting sustainable energy and providing access to reliable electricity in rural areas of Malawi are part of the Malawi Renewable Energy Acceleration Programme which has been awarded over £1.7 million by the Scottish Government.

The programme has multiple benefits including reducing poverty and tackling climate change – two of the key themes of climate justice which is being championed by the First Minister, who has raised the issue internationally during recent visits to China and the Gulf.

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The Malawi programme, led by Strathclyde University, will empower disadvantaged communities to address their own energy needs and develop their own renewable energy projects, providing access to more reliable electricity for rural towns and villages.

By providing research technology, collaboration, educational and training support and entrepreneurship, Strathclyde University will work with the people of Malawi to develop their renewable energy capabilities and climate change policies, putting Malawi on the path to ‘green growth’.

In addition, the programme will provide support at an institutional level in Malawi to support the formation of policies, including Government policies, for renewable and community energy projects.

(GK)