As part of the World Tourism Week, celebrated from 21 to 27 September, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Mozambique, through the Blue Future project and in coordination with the District Service of Economic Activities (SDAE) Nacala-Porto, participated in the lecture under the theme "Building sustainable paths for ecotourism" on 23 September at the Catholic University of Mozambique - Nacala Porto Extension. The event brought together over 60 participants, including students, teachers, SDAE technicians and WCS representatives, to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of ecotourism in Mozambique.
During the session, the potential of sustainable tourism as an engine for local development and biodiversity conservation was highlighted, reinforcing the importance of aligning economic growth with the preservation of coastal and marine ecosystems.
"Responsible ecotourism is a powerful tool to generate income while protecting our natural heritage," said Muaule Chuluma, WCS representative, underlining the organization's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote a sustainable blue economy.
WCS's participation in this lecture is part of the vision of the Blue Future project, which works on marine conservation and the strengthening of coastal communities in Nampula, northern Mozambique. By promoting the sustainable management of natural resources and the recovery of ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs. The project contributes to the creation of bases for responsible and inclusive ecotourism, capable of generating local income and enhancing the natural heritage of the region. The event reinforced the importance of combining conservation, education and economic development, central pillars of a sustainable blue future for Mozambique's coastal communities.