President Daniel Chapo has advocated for increased climate financing aimed at vulnerable countries, urging bilateral and multilateral partners to mobilise resources to bolster Mozambique’s capacity for adaptation and resilience against climate change. Mozambique requires approximately $37.2 billion over the next decade to effectively address climate-related challenges.
Chapo made this assertion in Antalya, Turkey, during the opening ceremony of the High-Level Segment for Heads of State and Government at the World Climate Action Summit, part of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
According to a release from the Presidency, the president highlighted that Mozambique is among the world’s ten countries most susceptible to the impacts of climate change due to its geographical location. From 2000 to 2025, the nation has experienced over 76 extreme weather events, including floods and cyclones, resulting in human and economic losses exceeding $4.5 billion.
In response to this challenging situation, Chapo noted that the country has prioritised climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction, favouring a multisectoral approach that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response, post-disaster recovery, and humanitarian assistance for affected communities.
As part of this strategy, the President pointed to the adoption of the National Adaptation Plan, which prioritises strengthening early warning systems and integrating climate considerations into local planning. He also mentioned that Mozambique has established over 1,500 local risk and disaster management committees to enhance community resilience.
