Local communities in southern Mozambique are taking action to protect and restore nature in Maputo National Park – one of the most biologically diverse and threatened ecoregions on Earth.
Recently declared a World Heritage Site, the park’s new status represents a major milestone in the ongoing journey to strengthen conservation efforts and support surrounding communities.
With funding from the Blue Action Fund – supported by the Green Climate Fund – and in partnership with the National Administration for Conservation Areas and Peace Parks Foundation, implementation partners ADRA Germany, ADRA Mozambique, Associação do Meio Ambiente, Livaningo, and Centro Terra Viva are implementing a five-year initiative to restore and protect the park’s ecosystems. Local communities are rehabilitating seagrass meadows, mangrove forests, dunes and coral reefs. These habitats help protect coastlines from erosion and storms, improve water quality and provide vital breeding grounds for marine life.
Now at its halfway point, the project is delivering benefits that go far beyond conservation. The provision of business kits and skills training is empowering women to earn an income, send their children to school and take part in community decision-making. Sustainable fishing practices and community-managed fisheries are enhancing livelihoods while safeguarding natural resources.
Read the full article here to discover how this initiative is transforming Mozambique’s coast.
