Mozambique will receive 8 billion meticais (125 million US dollars) under the Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (PRRC). This amount represents 33% of the total 24.4 billion meticais (382 million US dollars) allocated to the regional program, which aims to strengthen the response to the impacts of climate change, reported the Jornal Notícias.
The announcement was made on Monday, June 2, by the Minister of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources, Fernando Rafael, during the “2nd PRRC Regional Meeting” held in Ponta do Ouro, Matutuíne district, Maputo province.
Priorities: Communities, Water, and Infrastructure
According to the minister, the funds are intended for projects that aim to protect the most vulnerable communities, ensure water security, and strengthen institutional capacity to respond to climate shocks such as droughts, floods, cyclones, and saltwater intrusion—phenomena that recurrently affect the national territory.
“The effects of climate change are undeniable and increasingly severe, manifested through cyclones, droughts, floods, and saltwater intrusion, which compromise the performance of basic infrastructure and worsen poverty in the country,” Rafael warned.
The minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building resilient infrastructure and to integrated, sustainable management of water resources—pillars considered essential for mitigating climate risks and promoting sustainable development.
Mozambique Highlighted in the Region
The allocation of more than one-third of the PRRC’s total funding to Mozambique confirms recognition of its climate vulnerability and the need for strengthened support. In recent years, Mozambique has faced recurrent extreme events including cyclones Idai, Kenneth, Gombe, and Freddy, which caused loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and displacement of thousands of people.
The PRRC is a multilateral initiative that brings together regional efforts to strengthen climate adaptation, with technical and financial support from various international partners, including the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
The meeting in Ponta do Ouro served as a platform for exchanging experiences among participating countries and for aligning joint strategies toward water and climate resilience.
Path Toward a Sustainable Future
With the new fund allocation, Mozambique will be able to advance concrete projects in critical areas and strengthen its national early warning system, resilient urban planning, water and sanitation infrastructure, and environmental rehabilitation.
The initiative fits within the Government’s broader commitment to implement public policies that promote reduced climate vulnerability, support the most affected populations, and encourage an integrated approach between development and sustainability.
Source: Diário Económico
