Mozambique on Tuesday (23) called for increased international financing to support the energy transition in Africa. The appeal was made by President Daniel Chapo during the Energy Forum, held on the sidelines of the High-Level Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Head of State argued that access to financing should be seen as an essential condition to ensure that the African continent keeps pace with global transformations in the energy sector and can sustainably exploit its natural resources.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) held its 10th Coordinating Council between Monday and Tuesday (22–23) in Macaneta, Marracuene district, Maputo province. During the meeting, it was decided that priority will be given to the use of new information and communication technologies to simplify procedures in the mining sector.
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Estevão Pale, emphasized that “the mining sector underpins the country’s entire growth potential and the assertion of its sovereignty.” According to the minister, investment in digital innovation will allow for greater transparency and efficiency in the management of national resources.
Also in New York, Mozambique’s First Lady, Gueta Chapo, urged the international community to increase investments in programs protecting the rights of women and girls, in a context increasingly affected by climate change. Gueta Chapo warned that these changes “respect no borders, causing food insecurity and forced displacement.”
During a meeting under the theme “Building Resilience for Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflicts,” the First Lady highlighted the urgency of empowering women, expanding their participation in decision-making processes, and ensuring their inclusion in climate adaptation policies and peace promotion.
Source: Rádio Moçambique (RM)
