The government has called on the international community to step up the technical and financial support needed to implement effective marine resource management policies. The appeal was made during the country’s participation in the Blue Food Forum, which is taking place in the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the aim of promoting sustainable strategies for the protection of marine resources, as reported by the newspaper Noticias.
In her speech, the Minister for the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries, Lídia Cardoso, emphasised the importance of global collaboration in order to face the growing challenges in ocean management, aggravated by rapid demographic growth and the overexploitation of marine resources.
She argued that developing countries, especially those in Africa, need more international support to create adequate infrastructures, develop monitoring technologies and ensure sustainable management of their maritime resources.
The government emphasised the urgency of strengthening the technical and operational capacities of the least developed countries, enabling them to cope with climate change and guarantee food security for their populations.
To this end, it called for greater collaboration on the part of developed countries and international organisations, which have the knowledge, resources and advanced technologies to support the sustainable development of the marine sector.
Lídia Cardoso, who represented Mozambique at the event, reiterated that international support is crucial for implementing policies aimed at preserving marine resources and mitigating the effects of climate change.
According to the minister, ‘a global commitment is needed to help African countries protect their marine resources while promoting sustainable economic development.’
The Blue Food Forum, organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), brings together leaders from different countries to discuss strategies for conserving the oceans and ensuring the sustainability of fishing and aquaculture.
The meeting ends with the definition of new directions for international co-operation in the protection of marine resources and the promotion of a resilient and sustainable blue economy.
In concluding its speech, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to marine sustainability and its willingness to actively collaborate with international partners to ensure a prosperous and balanced future for the oceans and the communities that depend on them.
