Janeemo in Malawi
JANEEMO is an innovative new enterprise based on ethical biofuels and their by-products. The first project is underway in Chikwawa, Lower Shire, Malawi.
Three tree species, Jatropha, Neem and Moringa, collectively known as JANEEMO, are being grown by farmers on marginal lands and as living fences around households and fields.
The trees all have multiple uses. Their oil-rich seeds can be processed to produce locally used biofuels for lamps, stoves and generators, or turned into soap.
The residue from this process can be used to produce biogas for cooking and then finally as an agricultural fertiliser. In addition, extracts from the Neem and Moringa trees have important nutritional as well as medicinal uses.
JANEEMO generates income, provides renewable energy, food and medicine. It also encourages enterprise and trade.
Climate Futures was successful co-bidder to the Scottish Government for this £340k flagship programme. We have teamed up with the world-renowned, Scottish Macaulay Institute, and Entech, in Malawi.
We are responsible for the business plan and communication. And we are also doing a fair bit of project management.
