However, there are gains in health and clean water. | NationMalawi is also lagging on SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy, SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, SDG 10 on reduced inequalities. On the other hand, there has been significant progress on health and well-being, clean water and sanitation, life below water, and peace, justice and strong institutions. Following the adoption of the 17 SDGs in 2015, Malawi presented its first VNR in 2020 and another in 2022. In the 2022 review, four goals showed significant progress, six moderate progress and three were lagging, while data was insufficient for three goals.