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(June 18, 2025) As part of the implementation of the Biodiversity Offsets Directive (Ministerial Diploma No. 55/2022 of 19 May), the Government of Mozambique, through the COMBO+ Program, conducted two technical field visits between 13 and 21 May 2025: one in Chimanimani National Park (CNP) in Sussundenga District, Manica Province, and another in the localities of Cabaceira Grande in Mossuril District and Janga in Nacala-Porto District, Nampula Province. These visits aimed to share experiences, identify best pra...

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(June 18, 2025) No âmbito da aplicação da Directiva sobre Contrabalanços de Biodiversidade (Diploma Ministerial nº 55/2022 de 19 de Maio), o Governo de Moçambique, através do Programa COMBO+, promoveu entre os dias 13 e 21 de Maio de 2025 duas visitas técnicas de campo: uma no Parque Nacional de Chimanimani (PNC) no Distrito de Sussundenga, Província de Manica e outra nas localidades de Cabaceira Grande no Distrito de Mossuril e Janga no Distrito de Nacala-Porto, Província de Nampula. As visitas tiveram o ...

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(June 05, 2025) Mozambique has taken an important step towards expanding its marine conservation network with the completion of the process of drafting the National Strategy and Action Plan for the Expansion of the Network of Marine Conservation Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs). The initiative is aligned with global goals, including the commitment to protect at least 30% of marine areas by 2030, as established by the High Ambition Coalition, to which the country has been a signator...

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(June 05, 2025) Moçambique deu um passo importante na expansão da sua rede de conservação marinha com a conclusão do processo de elaboração da Estratégia Nacional e Plano de Ação para a Expansão da Rede das Áreas de Conservação Marinhas (ACMs) e Outras Medidas Eficazes de Conservação (OMECs). A iniciativa está alinhada com metas globais, incluindo o compromisso de proteger pelo menos 30% das áreas marinhas até 2030, conforme estabelecido pela Coaligão de Alta Ambição, da qual o país é signatário desde 2019. ...

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(April 23, 2025) The Technical-Scientific Unit (UTC) to Support Biodiversity Offsets has benefited from training on metrics for measuring losses and gains in biodiversity (species and ecosystems). The event took place on April 17 in Maputo and was attended by 25 people, including members from the different institutions that make up the UTC, technicians from the Biodiversity Offset Assessment and Monitoring Division (RAACB) of the National Directorate for the Environment (DINAB) and trainers. The training was ...

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(April 23, 2025) On March 22, 2025, the MozNorte project, an initiative of the Mozambican Government supported by the World Bank and implemented by WCS Mozambique held a graduation ceremony for 20 young people from the Niassa Special Reserve. The graduation event marked the successful completion of vocational training courses in electricity and photovoltaic systems, cutting and sewing, and cookery and confectionery, delivered by the Centre for Sustainable Education in Pemba City. This vocational training init...

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(April 16, 2025) On April 9 April, 2025, the Technical-Scientific Unit to Support Biodiversity Offsets held its first regular annual meeting. Composed of representatives from government institutions, the private sector, academia and civil society organizations, this multisectoral body plays a strategic role in supporting the Environmental Impact Assessment Authority in the design, evaluation, and monitoring of Biodiversity Offset Management Plans (PGCBs). The session brought together 18 participants, includin...

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(April 10, 2025) As part of the project “Equipping Southwest Indian Ocean Countries to Combat Illegal Trade in Sharks and Rays”, a meeting was held to share results with various government partners, in Maputo, on the 31st of March of 2025. The aim of the meeting was to present the progress made over the three years (2022-2025) of the project's implementation, highlighting key initiatives such as: Training of 36 government technicians in the visual and molecular (genetic) identification o...

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(April 09, 2025) A seminar entitled "Strengthening Awareness and Knowledge of National and International Measures for the Conservation of Sharks and Rays" took place on March 27 in Maputo. The objectives of the meeting were to improve understanding of national legislation, especially REPMAR and the CITES Regulation and other related instruments relating to the marketing of sharks and rays, as well as to raise awareness of the international measures and obligations to which the country is a signatory...

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(April 03, 2025) WCS, in coordination with the Mozambique Oceanographic Institute (InOM) and funding from the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), organized three regional public consultations (south, center and north) on the Strategy and Action Plan for the Expansion of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) on 21, 24 and 26 March in the cities of Maputo, Beira and Nampula, respectively. Over 190 participants attended the three events, including represe...

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