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Challenges to sustainable management of the lakes of Malawi
Type: Journal Article
This paper reviews the management challenges facing Malawi lakes and analyzes the management responses that have been developed to deal with these challenges. Malawi lakes are under considerable stress due to high population ...
The Structure and margins of the Lake Chilwa fisheries in Malawi: a value chain analysis
Type: Report
Small freshwater pelagic fisheries in closed lakes are very important to millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa providing livelihoods and nutritional security. However, returns from these fisheries have been shown to ...
Reconciling livelihoods and aquatic ecosystem resilience in the lakes of Malawi (Editiorial)
Type: Journal Article
Lakes Malawi, Malombe and Chilwa produce almost all the fish consumed in Malawi. The ecologies of these lakes are very different. These differences present significant challenges in implementing policies and management ...
The natural history and fisheries ecology of Lake Chilwa, southern Malawi
Type: Journal Article
Lake Chilwa produces between zero and 24,000 metric tons of fish per year, making it one of the most productive but variable lakes in Africa. The size of the lake varies seasonally and among years, sometimes drying completely. ...