By Raphael Banda COMACO Takes leading role in fighting climate change Chief Change of the Chewa speaking people of Chipangali District in Eastern Province has confirmed that he has received more than 4.5 million Kwacha for carbon trading. He says the money has been received on behalf of the Chikuwe Chiefdom where he is the caretaker Chief. He says the resources will go towards different development projects like drilling of bore holes, construction of schools, clinics and bridges in the chiefdom and enhancement of the protection of forests. The traditional leader was speaking when the Community Markets for Conversation (COMACO), Media Network Action on Climate Change (MENACC) and some journalists visited his palace on a media learning tour in relation to climate change projects. Carbon trading or carbon markets pay communities to reduce deforestation. A total of nine chiefdoms in Eastern Province are involved in preservation of forests project being spearheaded by COMACO. The org...