Noticias sobre Mozambique
World Bank injects $130M in support of recovery efforts in cyclone affected communities
The World Bank has approved an equivalent of $130 million in grants from the Crisis Response Window of the International Development Association (IDA) in support of the government of Mozambique’s Cyclone Idai & Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project.
The impact of global water issues
40% of the world's inhabitants are adversely impacted by water-related issues.
Global climate in 2015-2019: Climate change accelerates
The tell-tale signs and impacts of climate change – such as sea level rise, ice loss and extreme weather – increased during 2015-2019, which is set to be the warmest five-year period on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
WMO report: Climate change is accelerating
The tell-tale signs and impacts of climate change – such as sea level rise, ice loss and extreme weather – increased during 2015-2019, which is set to be the warmest five-year period on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Extreme weather displaced 7 million people in first half of 2019
More than 10 million new internal displacements were recorded between January and June 2019, according to a new report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).
Mozambique and Zimbabwe sign agreement to enhance water cooperation in the Buzi Watercourse
The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have signed an Agreement on Co-operation on the Development, Management and Sustainable Utilization of the Water Resources of the Buzi Watercourse.
‘One climate-crisis disaster is happening every week’
Mami Mizutori, the UN secretary-general’s special representative on disaster risk reduction (photo, centre), has said that relatively small-scale climate-related disasters are happening “at the rate of one a week”, though most draw little international attention.
Facilitating countries in Africa and the Middle East for water-related sustainable development
Effective planning and policy implementation through strengthening and realigning enabling environments are critical to driving success in achieving SDG 6.
Water and women: we need to know more
Justice for women in the access to water and sanitation will not be attained without more specific statistical data on their situation.
Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food needs
41 countries in need of food assistance – African Swine Fever threatening food security of a large number of people.
IAEA helps Mozambique tackle animal diseases after floods
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has delivered emergency supplies to help Mozambique fight outbreaks of animal diseases such as African swine fever, foot and mouth disease or Rift Valley fever that could threaten people and livestock in the aftermath of floods caused by recent cyclones.
When drought threatens crops: NASA’s role in famine warnings
NASA’s satellite imagery and model forecasts regularly help agricultural and aid agencies to monitor the performance of crops worldwide and prepare for food shortages.
Urgency of climate action highlighted for U.N. summit preparatory meeting
Earth is set to experience its five warmest years on record from 2015-2019, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Mozambique gets further support for its water systems following damages caused by cyclones
The World Bank approved an International Development Association (IDA)* grant in the amount of $75 million equivalent from its Crisis Response Window (CRW) as an additional financing to the Water Services and Institutional Support Project II currently in implementation.
Mozambique seeks scientific cooperation on natural disaster prevention
By Elton Alisson.
Mozambique cyclones are “wake-up call,” says WMO
Fact-finding mission makes recommendations for future resilience The devastation caused by cyclones Idai and Kenneth which hit Mozambique within the space of a few weeks is a wake-up call about more high-impact tropical cyclones, coastal flooding and intense rainfall linked to climate change, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Mozambique receives $115 million in grants to increase access to sanitation
The World Bank approved an International Developnment Association (IDA) grant in the amount of $115 million equivalent to increase access to sanitation services in the cities of Maputo, Beira, Nampula, Tete and Quelimane, potentially benefiting approximately 200 thousand people across the country.
Africa’s growing cities face water shortages
Cities in several African countries, including Ghana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Ivory Coast have been facing water shortages for months, reports Bloomberg.
Green infrastructure nature’s best defence against disasters
Member States and the private sector should increase investments in ecosystem restoration and protection, particularly water-related ecosystems, to reduce the disaster risk and impacts of climate change.
With deadly cyclones on the rise, UNICEF raises concern about impact of climate change on children
The cyclone currently hammering India and the back-to-back cyclones that tore through Mozambique in March and April have caused serious damage to the lives of thousands of children.