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Italy and Mozambique forge green alliance
1 Jul
Summary
- Italy and Mozambique signed a memorandum on sustainable development.
- The agreement covers biodiversity, forests, and climate action.
- This pact supports Mozambique's new National Strategy for Agroforestry.
A new phase of bilateral cooperation between Italy and Mozambique has commenced, focusing on sustainable development and environmental protection. An agreement was recently signed in Maputo between the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security and Mozambique's Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Fisheries.
This memorandum of understanding establishes a long-term strategic framework. It specifically addresses biodiversity conservation, the sustainable management of forests, soils, and water resources, climate action, and the development of a circular economy. The pact also includes provisions for institutional capacity building.
The initiative aligns with Mozambique's newly launched National Strategy for Agroforestry Systems. Similar strategies are also being adopted by other African nations, including Kenya and Uganda, indicating a broader regional commitment to environmental sustainability.
