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This report analyzes the economic vulnerabilities of Malawi to climate change, highlighting that while the overall climate profile may not change materially, the intensity of floods, droughts, and cyclones is expected to increase. The agriculture and road infrastructure sectors are identified as the most critical impact channels, with agriculture employing over 70% of the workforce. Despite having various policy frameworks and a developing National Adaptation Plan, Malawi struggles to mobilize climate finance due to high public debt and a lack of bankable projects. The report recommends an Adaptation and Resilience Investment Platform (ARIP) to facilitate large-scale funding and transformative adaptation strategies, such as diversifying crop mixes and proactively upgrading transport infrastructure.