Noticias sobre Mozambique
AI-powered digital tools boost transboundary water management in Southern Africa
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM) have jointly deployed two advanced digital platforms to strengthen water security across the four nations sharing the Limpopo River Basin: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
African Development Bank-financed drone technology responds to devastating floods in Mozambique
Mozambique has activated drone-based technology to support search, rescue, and damage assessment efforts following severe flooding that affected large parts of the country in January.
Water crisis drives 80% surge in hunger in Eastern and Southern Africa over the past five years
Nearly 116 million people in eight African countries, hardest hit by severe water crises, lack access to drinking water.
IsDB approves over US$ 3 Billion in financing for major development and infrastructure
The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved more than US$ 3 billion in financing for 20 socio-economic development projects across 17 member countries.
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
Africa bears an increasingly heavy burden from climate change and disproportionately high costs for essential climate adaptation, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Fluence secures SWRO project on Mayotte
Fluence has secured a US $7.1 million contract to provide a 10,000 m3/day Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) project for Stereau on Mayotte, a French archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique.
Innovative solutions for sustainability in the Zambezi River Basin
A new study addresses the urgent challenges in managing the water-energy-land nexus in the Zambezi River Basin, which is crucial for southern Africa's economic stability and environmental health.
UN World Food Programme Chief calls for action after drought and floods in Southern Africa
Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in Southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to Zambia, at the epicenter of the crisis.
Over 24 million people in Southern Africa face hunger and water scarcity due to extreme weather
Millions of people across Southern Africa, are grappling with the dual crises of hunger and flooding.
Only 36 per cent of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding met in 2023
In advance of World Water Day, Action Against Hunger calls for support to close the water funding gap.
USAID expands efforts to provide clean water and sanitation services in Mozambique
The United States, through USAID, launched Mozambique’s five-year High Priority Country Plan as part of the U.S.
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Global momentum for climate action surges as 38 nations embrace the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are committed to restoration by 2030, and to protect freshwater ecosystems.
2023 shatters climate records, with major impacts
2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
AfDB provides $27 million grant for improved sanitation services in Mozambique
The African Development Bank Group Board of Directors approved a grant of $27 million to Mozambique under Pillar I of the Transition Support Facility.
Research unveils devastating fluctuations: droughts to floods impacting millions
New research reveals millions of people around the world living in poverty have been experiencing a ‘climate hazard flip’ since the turn of the century.
Weather-related disasters led to 43.1 million displacements of children over six years
River floods alone projected to displace almost 96 million children over next 30 years, new analysis shows.
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention
Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa.
UN conference marks watershed moment to tackle global water crisis and ensure water-secure future
The UN 2023 Water Conference in New York culminated with a breakthrough response to the global water crisis.
New analysis finds a 70% funding cap for water programs in 41 countries
Action Against Hunger calls on donors to close the water funding gap to help tackle rising hunger.