Meteorological language is complex and needs to be simplified to reach a wider audience. This is the stance of Adérito Aramuge, director of the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM).
Aramuge was one of the speakers at the regional conference "Governing Climate in Vulnerable Contexts: Regional Geostrategies for the Domestication of Natural Risk Management Policies," organized by Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) in the city of Maputo.
The speaker emphasized the need to simplify the technical language used to address climate issues, arguing that many citizens do not understand meteorological terminology, which hinders the effective dissemination of critical information.
"It is essential that communication is clear and accessible to everyone so that communities can respond appropriately to weather forecasts," he said.
Aramuge also stressed the importance of climate education, proposing the implementation of training programs that help people correctly interpret meteorological information.
In turn, Professor José Langa, from the Environmental Observatory for Climate Change, advocated for greater investment in resilient infrastructure to combat phenomena such as cyclones and floods.
He also highlighted the importance of funding to enable this and other strategies. "Without adequate financial resources, it is impossible to develop and maintain resilient infrastructure or promote educational and training programs," he stated.
Langa also emphasized that international cooperation and investments from public and private entities are vital to ensuring that vulnerable communities can cope with climate change.
The regional conference "Governing Climate in Vulnerable Contexts" brought together various international and national experts to discuss and promote strategies for adapting to climate change, especially in vulnerable regions like Mozambique. It aimed to explore best practices and innovations for mitigating and adapting to natural risks exacerbated by climate change.
(By Renaldo Manhice)
