Initiative to strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to climate change in Mozambique

The project strengthens the resilience of vulnerable communities in Mozambique's Tete and Manica provinces against climate change impacts. Key interventions include improving food security through climate-resilient agricultural practices, enhancing access to quality healthcare, and bolstering institutional emergency response capacities. The initiative seeks to mitigate climate change effects and promote sustainable development through integrated, community-focused approaches. Gender equity and inclusivity are emphasized, particularly involving youth and women in agricultural activities and community health initiatives.

Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the world and one of the most frequently and worst affected by natural disasters. Youth engagement in climate change issues is a priority.

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• Informative education
• Building resilience
• Innovative solutions and skills

• Establishment of demonstration fields (demo-plot), horticultural nurseries and cassava and sweet potato propagation fields.
• Distribution of inputs (seeds, small equipment) for agricultural, horticultural and vegetative propagation activities (cassava and sweet potato).
• Training on climate resilient farming techniques, installation of solar pump irrigation systems and technical assistance during production cycles.
• Training on Gender Empowerment and Social Inclusion and adoption of a gender-sensitive approach in agriculture.
• Enhancement of the meteorological monitoring network in the provinces of Tete and Manica through the installation of open-hardware equipment and training of technical staff in charge.
• Equipment and training for Manica and Tete Provincial INGD on the use of UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones) technologies for topographic surveying and emergency mapping operations and search and rescue activities.