The investment represents a vision for the future, more resilient communities, a more sustainable economy, and a development model that values natural resources without compromising future generations.
In Mozambique, the impacts of climate change are proving devastating, especially in urban and rural areas, where phenomena such as cyclones, droughts, and floods are increasingly common.
This situation makes investing in sustainable solutions not just another agenda item, but a collective priority. Indeed, this is the context that led the Government and the European Union to strengthen cooperation in Maputo to accelerate the green transition and bolster the country's capacity to respond to climate risks.
During the second edition of the High-Level Political Dialogue on the Green Deal, the commitment to mobilize approximately €1.2 billion by 2027 was reaffirmed, with a special focus on renewable energies and biodiversity protection.
This investment represents a vision for the future, more resilient communities, a more sustainable economy, and a development model that values natural resources without compromising future generations.
The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries, Roberto Albino, emphasized that Mozambique is updating its strategic instruments to respond more effectively to current environmental and economic challenges.
“It is our mission to transform this vulnerability into opportunities that benefit the country and its communities,” he stated, highlighting that the energy transition remains among the main national priorities. Among the ongoing actions, he mentioned the expansion of domestic gas use and the growing investment in solar energy.
The European Union Ambassador to Mozambique, Antonino Maggiore, highlighted the country's potential to build a solid and competitive green economy, supported by its vast natural resources.
“Mozambique's potential in renewable energy, biodiversity, forests, marine ecosystems and agriculture represents an extraordinary set of strategic assets for the future,” the diplomat stated.
According to the data presented, the Team Europe initiative, Green Deal for Mozambique, foresees the mobilization of approximately €1.05 billion for the energy sector and €150 million for biodiversity protection, through investments, technical assistance, loans and financial guarantees until 2027.
The meeting also served to prepare for the European Union-Mozambique Global Gateway Forum, scheduled for June, reinforcing the importance of continuous dialogue and the creation of new cooperation opportunities.
(By Renaldo Manhice)
