Mozambique has been included in the list of countries that can benefit from funding from the People's Republic of China to strengthen its National Roadmap on Early Warning Systems, an initiative presented in August by the national government.
The project is aligned with the global program “Early Warning for All,” promoted by the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, and aims to increase disaster forecasting and response capacity, minimizing the impacts of climate change.
The confirmation of Chinese support was made by Adérito Aramuge, Director-General of the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM), during his participation at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Aramuge announced that China launched the "Early Warning for All 2025-2027 Strategic Plan," focusing on supporting developing countries, with Mozambique being among the 30 countries eligible for these funds.
The National Roadmap, with a budget of $70 million, involves several institutions, such as INAM, the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD), the Mozambique Red Cross (CVM), and the National Institute of Communications of Mozambique (INCM). The goal is to enhance the capacity to forecast and respond to climate phenomena, especially in the context of growing vulnerability to natural disasters.
In addition to China's support, Mozambique can also count on resources from the African Development Bank (AfDB), which announced a $400 million fund to finance early warning system projects. The country has until February 2025 to submit proposals ranging from $200,000 to $1.3 million, which could further boost the National Roadmap's goals.
At COP29, Mozambique continues working to mobilize additional resources and exchange experiences with other countries, seeking to integrate key institutions into the early warning system. The Director-General of INAM concluded by highlighting Mozambique's commitment to strengthening its climate systems, with the ambition of reaching the standards of countries with more developed systems.
With this Chinese support and continued investments, Mozambique is better prepared to build a more resilient future and face climate challenges more effectively.
(By Renaldo Manhice)
