Climate Tech Lab at LCOY Malawi 2025 — Youth Voices, Tech-Driven Futures
We were honored to take part in the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Malawi 2025, convened by the Clean Cities Project , where 419 youth climate leaders came together to shape Malawi’s collective climate vision ahead of#COY2 and #COP30 in Brazil.
It was inspiring to see fellow tech-based innovations such as E-Flood and Farmers App, both using digital tools to tackle climate-induced challenges in Malawi.
As Climate Tech Lab, we draw inspiration from these outcomes to advance our mission, using drones, artificial intelligence, and data technology to power climate-smart solutions, youth innovation, and resilient communities across
The discussions and the resulting National Youth Statement echoed the urgent call for:
- Accessible youth climate finance through a National Youth Climate Fund
- Scaling climate-smart agriculture and local innovation hubs
- Strengthening loss & damage response systems led by trained youth
- Integrating technology, data, and transparency into climate governance
On the 30th October 2025, we had the privilege to be part of the launch of the #CircularEconomyNetwork–Malawi, a groundbreaking platform bringing together diverse stakeholders, from government agencies, civil society organizations, NGOs, academia, and recycling companies, all united by one mission: to accelerate Malawi’s transition toward a circular, sustainable, and waste-free economy.
The event marked an important step in aligning national efforts to promote responsible production, recycling innovation, and sustainable consumption.
As #ClimateTechLab, our work fits right at the intersection of technology, climate action, and the circular economy. We’re leveraging drone technology, data systems, and AI to support smarter waste mapping, resource recovery, and community-based environmental monitoring, helping shape a data-driven approach to sustainability.
Launching this network is more than symbolic, it’s a declaration that Malawi is ready to move from linear to circular, from waste to wealth, and from awareness to action.
We’re proud to stand alongside partners who believe in a future where innovation meets responsibility. Together, we can design a Malawi where nothing goes to waste. ♻️