In response to the vulnerability of Mozambique to natural disasters, DRR has become a key concern for government. Guided by the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) since 2008, the emphasis has been on strengthening institutional capacities and evolving from a reactive approach to a proactive risk reduction approach, fostering prevention, risk reduction and early recovery. With climate change effects, it is predicted that hazards will intensify, with increased rainfall variability resulting in more severe floods and droughts, and sea level rise, inundating large areas of coastal land. The impacts will reach many different sectors and threaten development in the country hindering progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

The purpose of the project is therefore to support government institutions, civil society and the general population to reduce disaster risk within the country and to adapt to the negative effects of climate change, in order to guarantee development gains for the country as a whole, and especially for those most vulnerable. To make contributions to the achievement of the above, the project will concentrate on 4 different thematic areas, in line with the UNDAF outputs, focusing on:

1. The development of integrated and operational policy and regulatory framework for effective coordination and implementation of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation;
2. Active participation of local communities in risk reduction activities and natural resources management in districts at risk;
3. Integrated information management and monitoring systems for disasters; and
4. Ensuring that communities in disaster prone areas benefit effectively from emergency preparedness, humanitarian assistance and early recovery actions.

Expected Key Achievements 

• Laws, regulations and strategies on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptatoin (CCA) approved and disseminated to raise awareness on issue
• National Risk Information system improved with integrated DRR and Climate Risk Assessment,
• Local risk management committees and other community groups trained and engaged in DRR and CCA initiatives 
• National capacities for disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness and management and early recovery strengthened 
• Tools developed to monitor and keep record of DRR/CCA related PARP indicators/components