Women Network on Climate Action in Malawi (Wonecam) communications manager Taonga Kayira says limited and inconsistent financing continues to undermine the impact of local organisations. They bemoan that climate finance remains concentrated at national or international levels, managed by large, multinational institutions with complex systems. The local actors on the receiving end of the pledged climate funds laments lengthy approval processes that exclude smaller grassroots groups, especially community-based organisations and local non-governmental organisations. Government acknowledged gaps in climate finance coordination and access, but says efforts are underway to improve transparency, strengthen planning and integrate climate considerations into national budgeting. “We sent a clear and united message ahead of CoP30: Africa’s climate finance demands are not charity appeals.