Mozambique is one of the most vulnerable countries in Africa to natural disasters and climate change due to its long coastline. It experiences numerous cyclones, floods, and droughts that negatively impact economic growth. The government has established institutions to coordinate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation efforts. A three-phase approach involves studies to identify vulnerabilities and solutions, with the third phase focusing on implementing strategies. Key areas of focus include early warning systems, coastal protection, preparing cities and food security. Adaptation activities in drought-prone regions emphasize water harvesting, infrastructure, and promoting adapted technologies and income generation activities to build resilience. Future challenges include improving coordination and involving academic institutions to develop more appropriate solutions.

1. MINISTÉRIO DA ADMINISTRACAO ESTATAL
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE GESTAO DE CALAMIDADES
(INGC)
Mozambican Experiences with
Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation
By: Joao Ribeiro,
INGC General Director
Davos, 30th Augoust, 2012

2. A Country vulnerable to Natural Disasters and
Climate Changes
África do Norte
Mozambique
África
Ocidenta
l
Áfric
In Africa, Mozambique is a
considered as the 3rd most Orie
vulnerable country to natural ntal
disasters and one of the most
vulnerable to climate change due to
its long and low costal zones.

3. Historical Trends of Natural Disasters in
Mozambique (1956-2008)
Seca Cheias Ciclones Tropicais Epidemias
12
Número de Eventos
10
8
6
4
2
0
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Década

4. País muito vulnerável a adesastres naturais e
Ciclones que Atingiram Costa de Mocambique
mudanças climáticas INTENSOS
ONZE E MAIS
200
1994 to 2007
ELINE
180
FAVIO
160
JAPHET
Velocidade do Vento (Km/h)
140 QUATRO
Mozambique
HUDAH
NADIA
120 1980 to 1993 BONITA
100
80
Em África, Moçambique
60
encontra-se no terceiro lugar
dos países mais afectados por
40
desatres naturais e, um dos
20países mais vulneráveis às
mudanças climáticas devido à
0 sua longa e baixa costa.

5. Changes in the Temperature in Mozambique
2030 2060 2090
The high temperatures will take place in the interior of southern
part of the country and Zambeze Vale region.
The impacts on agriculture, health and water availability will be
huge.

6. Disasters’ Impact on the Economic Growth
Crescimento Projectado
crescimento
Crescimento Real
Anos 50 ‘60 ‘70 ‘80 ‘90

7. The Institutions and Coordination Structure for
DRR and CCA in Mozambique

8. The Mozambicans’ Approach to DRR and CCA
Faze I:
Diagnostic study on climate change and the risk disasters in
Mozambique; 18 scientists where involved (50% Mozambicans, focus on
about 10 subjects and 12 institutions involved); From May 2008 to May
2009. Cost US $450,000.
Faze II:
Identification of solutions to reduce potential impact of climate change.
The study started on September 2009 to March 2012, involving 43
scientists, focus on 20 subjects, with the cost on US 44,36 millions.
Faze III:
Will concentrate on implementation of proposed solution and ensuring
the appropriation of Faze II used methodologies and results. Timeframe:
July 2012 to December 2015. Budget: US $70 millions.

9. The National DRR & CCA Strategy
1. CCA Component
In elaboration by MICOA
2. DRR Component
Elaborated by INGC and the official launching will be in October
2012.
Early Warning Food Security
Coastal Protection Water: To do more with less
Preparing the Cities Preparing peoples
Private Sector Oceanic Extremes

10. Water: to do more with less (Drought)
In 2006 the
Mozambique
Government approved
a Master Plan for
Prevention and
Mitigation of Natural
Disasters, which
includes the strategy of
developing the arid and
semi-arid zones (about
1.200.000 people).

11. Drought Impact
Lack of Food for Livestock in Arid and Semi-arid Areas

12. Drought Impact
Lack of Drinking Water

13. Drought Prevention/Adaptation Actions
Center for Resources and multiple Use (CERUM):
partnership btw GoM and local communities to find
local solutions in arid and semi-arid areas
- Drinking Water
- Infrastructure: water harvesting
- Promotion of adapted technologies (for
income generation)
- Education: awareness
- Health: Nutrition

14. Water: Installation of water harvesting in public
buildings

15. Water: Water Harvesting in rural areas
Plastic tanks Other kind of tank (from local
material)

16. Small Dams

17. Promotion of Adapted Technologies (Conservation
Agriculture)
Vegetables (without covering) Vegetables (with covering)

18. Demonstration of rain water retention
Semi circular water retention for Mapfilwa (Vangueria infausta) =
local wild fruit trees local tree

19. Promotion of Income Generation Activities
Local cummunities trained in income generation activities

20. Education: awareness and integration in
the local curriculum

21. Future Challenges
Improve inter-sectorial coordination and coordination with
partners;
Increase involvement of academic sector in search for
appropriate solutions;
Up-scaling/divulgation of best practices.

22. OBRIGADO