Mozambique needs $37.2 billion to address climate change over the next 10 years

The President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, advocated this Wednesday in Antalya, Turkey, for increased international funding to help Mozambique face the impacts of climate change, revealing that the country needs approximately 37.2 billion dollars over the next ten years to finance adaptation measures and strengthen climate resilience.

The appeal was made during the High-Level Segment for Heads of State and Government, within the framework of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

At the event, Chapo highlighted that Mozambique is among the ten most vulnerable countries in the world to the effects of climate change. Between 2000 and 2025, the national territory was hit by more than 76 extreme weather events, including floods, inundations and cyclones, which caused human losses and economic damage exceeding 4.5 billion dollars.

Given this scenario, the Head of State identified climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction as strategic priorities for the Government, highlighting the strengthening of early warning systems and the creation of community-based risk management mechanisms.

Chapo also called on major economies to take greater responsibility for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fulfilling their climate finance commitments, advocating for greater support for developing countries, particularly those in Africa.

The President also expressed concern about the forecasts associated with the El Niño phenomenon, which could worsen the occurrence of severe droughts, water shortages, forest fires, and food insecurity.

As the African Union Champion for Disaster Risk Management, Daniel Chapo advocated for greater international solidarity and climate justice, considering it essential to strengthen financing mechanisms to protect the populations most exposed to natural disasters.