Key partners in the project include the World Bank, which is responsible for implementation and oversight, and Mozambique’s National Directorate of Forests (DINAF), which leads execution and management. Local communities are actively involved in restoration activities and benefit from improved livelihoods and basic services. The private sector is engaged in developing innovative financing mechanisms and supporting market development.
GEF grants
co-funding
Mozambique is taking coordinated action to restore forest reserves in Nampula province, focusing on Mecuburi, Matibane, and Baixo Pinda. These areas face ongoing threats from deforestation and environmental degradation. The strategy brings together institutional reform, community engagement, and sustainable financing to support long-term restoration.
The foundation of the effort lies in strengthening institutions and aligning policies for forest reserve management. By improving governance and coordination, the project aims to create the conditions needed for effective and lasting restoration.
Restoration activities will be guided by forest monitoring and planning. Knowledge dissemination is a key component, ensuring that lessons learned are shared to inform future action.
Local communities are central to the restoration process. The project includes support for livelihoods and the provision of essential services such as solar energy and water and sanitation infrastructure, linking environmental goals with social needs.
To ensure long-term impact, Mozambique is developing innovative financing models and promoting collaborative management.
Photo credit: © Conservation International/photo by Will McCarry
