What can be learned for climate resilience in Zambézia province, Mozambique?

The Pre-Conference of ZamVisão Investors focused on ideas and lessons learned for climate resilience in Zambézia Province. The event addressed opportunities and perspectives at the provincial and municipal levels, aiming to find sensible paths to ensure the implementation of these ideas. The pre-conference served as a platform for constructive dialogue on synergies and prospecting, promoting the search for partnership, investment, and resource mobilization opportunities.

MozWateR Project

The event was attended by the Honourable Governor of Zambézia Province, Pio Matos, the Mayor of Quelimane, Manuel de Araújo, and leaders from regional and national Integrated Water Resources Management agencies (ARA Norte, ARA Centro, and DNGRH). Members of the team involved in the design of ZamVisão also attended where they shared their visions about ZamVisao and the role and engagement of the planed and ongoing projects such as the MozWaterR.
 

MozWateR Project

Civil society also participated in the event, providing opportunities for sharing their opinions, ideas and vision regarding the implementation of the Zamvisao and the linkages between the two aforementioned projects. 
Before the pre-conference, there was a visit to Nante (Maganja da Costa and Nicoadala) and rice milling factories in Namacura. This visit aimed to observe first-hand the difficulties faced by the populations due to the lack of the dikes conditions, which hinder irrigation and consequently reduce progress in irrigation, as shared by local communities, residents, and farmers.

MozWateR Project

Additionally, the synergy with the MozWateR project, which aims to improve water resource management in the region, was highlighted. The collaboration between ZamVisão and MozWateR is seen as an opportunity to strengthen climate resilience initiatives and promote sustainable development in Zambézia Province.
This event represents an important step in the search for solutions on climate resilience and sustainable development in Zambézia Province.