Environmental protection & development

The people in Mozambique feel the dramatic effects of climate change. The rising temperatures, increasing extreme weather events, and the rise in sea level not only threaten the livelihoods of people but also endanger the unique flora and fauna of the country, especially the extensive mangrove forests.

These mangroves, which cover more than 300,000 hectares in Mozambique, provide protection against natural disasters such as cyclones, regulate sea levels, and serve as important fishing grounds for local fishermen. Moreover, they play a crucial role in combating climate change by absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it long-term.

More than half of the people in Mozambique live along the coastal regions, making them particularly vulnerable to floods and droughts that affect agricultural yields and endanger food security.

Our project focuses on strengthening resilience to climate change and promoting sustainable development. This is achieved through community-based management of mangrove ecosystems, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and improved access to nutritious food.

In interconnected activities, we strengthen food security and accompany people in Sofala, Mozambique towards a sustainable, climate-resistant future!

• Together with the population, we enable the reforestation of 980 hectares and the permanent protection of 3,500 hectares of mangrove forest.
• We strengthen the food sovereignty of 2,800 families by
  • setting up organic fields,
  •  providing green technologies,
  • training on climate-smart food production,
  • implementing innovation-driven community projects, and
  • the formation of agricultural and fisheries cooperatives.
• We promote climate-friendly income opportunities through
  • the provision of applied technology kits with climate-friendly tools (solar cookers, energy-efficient stoves). In training sessions, the use and maintenance of technologies and environmentally friendly practices in the agricultural sector are taught.
  • the promotion of environmentally friendly fisheries management.
• We promote ‘climate-smart’ startups and workshops as inspiration for further businesses.
• Development of marketing plans for environmentally friendly products to support their successful marketing.
• Development of 30 small business initiatives led by young women focusing on environmentally friendly products or services.

Mozambique, Sofala (Districts) Nhamatanda, Buzi, and Machanga