The Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) operates within the Ndata School of Climate and Earth Sciences (NSCES), a hub for environmental and geoscience innovation. The centre is dedicated to advancing research, training, and consultancy services that address the growing challenges of climate variability, environmental degradation, and disaster risks.

The centre adopts a multidisciplinary approach that integrates climate science, earth sciences, and socio-economic analysis to better understand hazards and vulnerabilities. It conducts research on a wide range of issues, including hydro-meteorological hazards, climate change impacts, and risk governance. Through advanced tools such as geospatial analysis and modelling, the centre supports hazard mapping, risk assessment, and the development of early warning systems to protect communities and infrastructure.

In addition to research, the centre provides consultancy services aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience. Its work includes analysing economic, environmental, and social losses caused by disasters, and developing strategies to reduce risks and improve response mechanisms. The centre also contributes to policy development by providing evidence-based insights that inform national and regional disaster risk reduction frameworks.

The centre collaborates with government agencies, international organisations, and local communities to promote sustainable development and resilience-building initiatives. Through academic programmes such as disaster risk management and climate science, MUST equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to address complex environmental challenges and contribute to safer, more resilient societies.