AGP Executive Report

El Niño and women’s health: CARE warns “super” El Niño will hit women hardest across East and Southern Africa, turning climate stress into a major health and household burden. Marine conservation for livelihoods: A new study finds seagrass meadows along the Kenya–Mozambique coast support fish with a stronger mix of key nutrients than coral reefs—good news for food security where people rely on fishing. Mozambique biodiversity discovery: Four new chameleon species have been identified in northern Mozambique’s “sky island” mountain forests, highlighting how isolated habitats can hide unique wildlife. Mozambique climate funding gap: Reporting flags Mozambique’s shortage of funds to tackle El Niño impacts, raising pressure on adaptation planning. Wildlife trade governance: A US official linked to commercial wildlife breeding is reported to lead the country’s delegation to CITES talks in Geneva, spotlighting ethics and how endangered species rules are set. Regional ocean protection: East African leaders pledge to protect large areas of the West Indian Ocean, aiming to build momentum toward “30 by 30.” Mozambique–Russia cooperation: Mozambique and Russia agree to deepen trade, education and security ties, including support for Cabo Delgado stability and humanitarian help after natural disasters.

El Niño and women’s health: CARE warns Mozambique and the region’s “super” El Niño will hit women hardest, framing it as a women’s health and caregiving crisis as aid cuts bite. Marine food and livelihoods: New research finds seagrass meadows along the Kenya–Mozambique coast produce fish with a stronger mix of key nutrients than coral reefs—good news for coastal nutrition and fisheries. Coastal resilience with women leading: East African coastal communities are shifting toward ecosystem restoration and tourism; Mozambique is highlighted for sea-grass restoration creating jobs while rebuilding marine habitats. Mozambique climate preparedness funding gap: INAM says Mozambique lacks funds to prepare for El Niño impacts, with vulnerable semi-arid districts in central and southern regions needing support before October. Biodiversity in Mozambique: Scientists report four new chameleon species from northern Mozambique’s “sky islands,” underscoring how isolated mountain forests can shelter hidden wildlife. Mozambique–Russia security and disaster support: Mozambique and Russia agree to deepen cooperation, including training and equipment for counter-terrorism and continued humanitarian help for natural-disaster response.

Marine Nutrition & Fisheries: A new Stockholm University study finds seagrass meadows along the Kenya–Mozambique coast can support fish with a stronger mix of key nutrients than nearby coral reefs, with implications for coastal food security. Biodiversity Discovery in Mozambique: Researchers report four new chameleon species from northern Mozambique’s “sky islands,” highlighting how isolated mountain forests can hide unique wildlife. El Niño Preparedness in Mozambique: Mozambique’s meteorology authority warns of a southern and central drought risk from El Niño and calls for urgent funding to strengthen preparedness and mitigation before October. Water Security Planning: Mozambique’s water sector is considering raising Hawane Dam capacity as part of measures to protect potable water supplies under projected El Niño dry spells. Wildlife Trade Governance: A U.S. official linked to commercial breeding is reportedly set to lead the U.S. delegation at the CITES Animals Committee meeting in Geneva, raising ethics and endangered-species concerns. Coastal Livelihoods Across East Africa: East African coastal women are increasingly shifting into tourism and ecosystem restoration, including seagrass restoration in Mozambique, as overfishing and climate pressures reshape ocean jobs.

New Species in Mozambique: Researchers report four new chameleon species from northern Mozambique’s “sky islands,” where isolated mountain forests can drive hidden biodiversity. Ocean Food Security: A new study finds seagrass meadows along the East African coast produce fish that are more nutritionally dense than fish from nearby coral reefs—important for communities from Kenya to Mozambique. El Niño Preparedness: Mozambique’s meteorology institute warns of a funds shortage to tackle El Niño impacts, urging faster preparedness for drought-prone central and southern districts. Water Resilience: Mozambique’s water authorities say they’re accelerating plans to raise Hawane Dam height to protect potable supply if El Niño reduces rainfall. Seed Systems for Climate-Resilient Farming: Holland pledges €12.5m for Mozambique’s seed development partnership (2026–2031), aiming to expand access to high-quality, climate-resilient seeds and strengthen the national seed sector. Inclusive Development Push: President Daniel Chapo calls on extractive-sector investments to translate into jobs and wider opportunities across agriculture, industry, tourism, and SMEs.

El Niño Preparedness: Mozambique’s National Meteorology Institute says the country faces a funds shortage to tackle El Niño impacts, urging faster resource mobilisation before October as drought risk rises in central and southern semi-arid districts. Climate Resilience & Water: Plans to raise Hawane Dam capacity are being discussed to protect potable water supply if El Niño reduces rainfall, alongside a review of the 2003 Water Act. Seeds for Food Security: Holland pledges €12.5m to Mozambique’s seed development programme (2026–2031), aiming to expand access to climate-resilient, high-quality seeds and strengthen the national seed system. Inclusive Development Push: President Daniel Chapo challenges major investors—especially in extractives—to turn growth into jobs and wider opportunities, linking natural wealth to inclusive, sustainable development. Natural Resources, Not a Guarantee: The World Bank warns Mozambique’s gas and minerals won’t automatically deliver development, calling for investment in agro-industrial transformation, human capital, infrastructure, diversification and stronger institutions. Blue Nutrition Science: New research on East Africa’s seagrass meadows finds fish from seagrass habitats are more nutritionally dense—potentially supporting coastal communities’ food security between Kenya and Mozambique. Mozambique–Russia Cooperation: Mozambique and Russia agree to deepen trade, education and security cooperation, including support for Mozambique’s response to terrorism in Cabo Delgado and humanitarian aid for natural disasters.

El Niño preparedness: Mozambique’s National Meteorology Institute says the country lacks funds to tackle El Niño impacts, urging rapid resource mobilisation before October as drought may hit the central and southern semi-arid districts. Water security: In response to projected dry spells, Mozambique’s water authorities are accelerating plans to strengthen potable water infrastructure, including raising Hawane Dam height, alongside a review of the Water Act. Seed and food resilience: Holland pledges €12.5m to Mozambique’s seed development programme (2026–2031), aiming to expand farmers’ access to climate-resilient, high-quality seeds and boost food security. Inclusive development push: President Daniel Chapo challenges extractive-led growth to translate into jobs and wider opportunities, linking natural wealth to inclusive, sustainable development. Natural resources debate: The World Bank warns that gas and minerals are an opportunity, not a guarantee, calling for investment in agro-industrial transformation, human capital, infrastructure, diversification and institutions. Mozambique–Russia ties: Mozambique and Russia agree to deepen cooperation on trade, education and security, with Russia pledging training, military equipment support and humanitarian aid for disaster response. Economy outlook: Mozambique forecasts GDP growth rising to 9.5% by 2029 as LNG projects come online, while acknowledging climate and security risks. Women, peace and governance: African women’s leadership in peace-building is being pushed through calls for stronger coordination, accountability and sustained investment in the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Mozambique Seed Boost: The Dutch government will disburse €12.5 million to Mozambique’s seed development programme (2026–2031), aiming to expand farmers’ access to high-quality, climate-resilient seeds and strengthen the national seed system. Inclusive Growth Pressure: President Daniel Chapo urged businesses and decision-makers to ensure extractive-led growth creates jobs and lifts living standards, linking natural wealth to inclusive development across agriculture, industry, tourism and SMEs. World Bank Warning: The World Bank cautioned that natural resources are “an opportunity, not a guarantee,” urging Mozambique to channel gas and minerals into productive investment, agro-industrial transformation, human capital, infrastructure, diversification and stronger institutions. Post-Flood Recovery Costs: Mozambique’s Comprehensive Post-Flood Recovery and Reconstruction Plan is budgeted at 102 billion meticais, targeting repairs to housing, infrastructure and agriculture after floods that affected about 724,000 people. El Niño Risk: UN agencies say El Niño is likely to intensify extreme weather, with Mozambique named among 22 high-risk countries needing support such as climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection and flood-control measures. LNG Growth Outlook: Mozambique forecasts average GDP growth of 4.9% from 2027, rising to 9.5% by 2029 as LNG megaprojects begin production, while flagging climate shocks and security risks.

Seed & Food Security Funding: The Dutch government will disburse €12.5 million to Mozambique’s seed development programme (2026–2031), aiming to expand farmers’ access to high-quality, climate-resilient seeds and strengthen the national seed system. Inclusive Growth Pressure on Investors: President Daniel Chapo urged businesses—especially in extractives—to turn big investment into jobs and wider benefits, linking growth to local content, agriculture, industry, tourism and SMEs. Resource Wealth vs Real Development: The World Bank warned that Mozambique’s natural resources are “an opportunity, not a guarantee,” calling for mineral and gas revenues to be invested in infrastructure, education, health, jobs and stronger institutions. Post-Flood Recovery Costs: Mozambique set out a Comprehensive Post-Flood Recovery and Reconstruction Plan worth 102 billion meticais to repair flood damage across housing, infrastructure and agriculture, and to improve future disaster response. Climate Risk Watch: UN agencies flagged El Niño as a growing threat for high-risk countries including Mozambique, with calls for funding to protect 8.8 million people through seeds, livestock support and flood-control measures. Mozambique’s LNG Growth Outlook: Government projections point to average GDP growth of 4.9% from 2027, rising to 9.5% in 2029 as LNG megaprojects come online, while warning climate shocks and security risks remain.

Mozambique LNG outlook: Mozambique’s government says real GDP growth could average 4.9% from 2027, rising to 9.5% in 2029 as LNG megaprojects come online, while warning that climate risks and security challenges remain major threats to the forecast. Flood recovery funding: After devastating 2026 floods, Mozambique has set out a Comprehensive Post-Flood Recovery and Reconstruction Plan worth 102 billion meticais, aiming to restore livelihoods and strengthen disaster response capacity for future shocks. Food and climate risk (El Niño): UN agencies are appealing for over $200 million to protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries, with Mozambique listed among those facing worsening drought and flooding risks as El Niño returns. Maritime security for the blue economy: African maritime experts, including South Africa’s navy leadership, are pushing for Africa-led ocean protection—more modern surveillance, stronger navies and coast guards, and regional cooperation—arguing the continent can’t rely on foreign forces to safeguard its waters. Conservation-linked livelihoods: Reporting from the region highlights how coastal communities, including in Mozambique, are using sea-grass restoration and other ecosystem work to create jobs while rebuilding marine habitats.

Post-Flood Recovery: Mozambique’s cabinet approved a Comprehensive Post-Flood Recovery and Reconstruction Plan worth 102 billion meticais, aiming to restore livelihoods and strengthen disaster response after floods hit about 724,000 people across Gaza, Inhambane, Maputo and Sofala. El Niño Preparedness: UN agencies are appealing for $200+ million to protect 8.8 million people in high-risk countries, including Mozambique, as El Niño conditions are forecast to intensify and bring extreme weather. Climate-Resilient Livelihoods: Coastal communities across East Africa, including Mozambique, are shifting toward conservation-linked income like sea-grass restoration, as overfishing and climate pressures threaten traditional fishing. Energy Transition Debate: African ecofeminists are calling for a just, people-centred clean energy transition that protects women’s rights and ecosystems, warning against repeating extractive harms. Mozambique LNG Outlook: The government forecasts average growth of 4.9% from 2027 and up to 9.5% in 2029 as LNG megaprojects begin production, while citing climate risks and security challenges. Conservation Tourism: A Mozambique-linked conservation-first tourism angle highlights how wildlife-themed experiences are being packaged to support endangered species protection.

El Niño preparedness: UN agencies have appealed for over $200m to protect 8.8m people across 22 high-risk African countries, including Mozambique, warning El Niño could bring extreme weather and worsening food and water stress. Mozambique displacement crisis: OCHA reports a surge in armed attacks in northern Mozambique, displacing more than 46,000 people in one week, with Chiúre hardest hit and urgent gaps in food, shelter and clean water. Food and consumer protection: In Maputo, President Daniel Chapo swore in Mozambique’s new General Inspectorate for Food and Economic Security (IGSAE), urging tougher oversight against expired and counterfeit products while pushing for simpler, less burdensome inspection practices. Conservation and livelihoods: A new regional push highlights how coastal communities across East Africa—including Mozambique’s sea-grass restoration—are using ecosystem recovery to create jobs and protect marine habitats. Wildlife conservation: A five-year partnership will support science-based cheetah conservation and translocations, including work already involving Mozambique. Energy and climate resilience: Mozambique is also named among countries facing climate-linked risks as drought and flooding impacts vary across the continent.

Mozambique Oversight & Food Safety: President Daniel Chapo swore in Mozambique’s new General Inspectorate for Food and Economic Security (IGSAE), urging tougher oversight that protects consumers without over-inspecting businesses, and pushing mobile teams to target expired and counterfeit products in remote areas and informal markets. Cabo Delgado Displacement: UNHCR and OCHA reporting highlights renewed armed attacks in northern Mozambique, with tens of thousands displaced in a week and growing strain on shelter, clean water, food and child protection. El Niño Preparedness: FAO and WFP are appealing for over $200m to protect 8.8m people across high-risk countries, including Mozambique, with support like climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection and flood control as El Niño conditions strengthen. Conservation & Wildlife Moves: A new Southern Africa partnership aims to scale science-based cheetah conservation and translocations, including work already linked to Mozambique. Climate Risk & Early Action: Experts are urging stronger early warning systems to protect communities from climate disasters as Mozambique and the region face repeated shocks. Water & Ecosystems for Livelihoods: Coverage on coastal resilience points to sea grass restoration in Mozambique as a jobs-and-habitat strategy, while wider regional reporting shows communities turning mangroves and reefs into income through restoration and conservation tourism.

Humanitarian Crisis in Cabo Delgado: UN OCHA reports a surge of armed attacks in northern Mozambique in July, displacing over 46,000 people in one week, with Chiúre hardest hit (42,000+ uprooted, many children), and worsening shortages of food, shelter, clean water and basic supplies. Climate Risk & Food Security: FAO and WFP have appealed for more than $200m to protect 8.8m people across 22 high-risk countries from the return of El Niño, naming Mozambique among the most exposed as extreme weather threatens drought and flooding impacts. Conservation & Ranger Capacity: Mozambique’s ANAC has launched a transboundary conservation training programme at Maputo National Park, building enforcement and leadership skills for 40+ managers overseeing about 378 rangers across key parks in the Great Limpopo and Lubombo landscapes. Marine Livelihoods & Restoration: East African coastal communities are shifting toward conservation-based income, with Mozambique highlighted for sea-grass restoration that creates jobs while reviving marine habitats. Displacement Tracking: UNHCR recorded 609,000 internally displaced people in Mozambique as of May 2025, citing ongoing conflict in Cabo Delgado alongside climate-related displacement and continued protection gaps. Mozambique’s Port Digital Push: Port of Maputo’s Port Community System project has selected Kalé Logistics Solutions to build a unified digital platform to streamline maritime trade processes and improve visibility across logistics and customs.

Coastal Livelihoods Shift: East Africa’s fisherwomen and fishing communities are moving into tourism, mangrove and coral protection, and sea-grass restoration as climate change and overfishing squeeze ocean jobs—Mozambique is highlighted for marine habitat revival that creates work. El Niño Preparedness: FAO and WFP are urging over $200m for 8.8m people across 22 high-risk countries, including Mozambique, with cash support, climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection and flood-control as El Niño returns. Mozambique Displacement Crisis: UNHCR records 609,000 IDPs in northern Mozambique as violence and climate impacts continue to drive repeated displacement, with protection risks and service gaps for both displaced people and host communities. Armed Attacks Escalate: OCHA reports a sharp surge in July violence in Cabo Delgado, displacing over 46,000 people in a week, straining shelter, food, clean water and child protection. Conservation & Biodiversity: Mozambique’s “sky islands” research found four new chameleon species, underscoring how quickly newly discovered biodiversity could be threatened. Wildlife Governance: Mozambique’s conservation enforcement and land-access disputes around safari and wildlife concessions are raising questions about how the country balances investment, biodiversity protection and community rights. Port Digital Push: Maputo Port’s first Port Community System project is moving forward with Kalé as technology partner, aiming to streamline trade and improve transparency across maritime logistics.

Coastal livelihoods and conservation: Across East Africa, fisherwomen and coastal communities are shifting toward mangrove restoration, sea-grass recovery, and reef protection to build new income streams as climate change and overfishing strain marine life—Mozambique’s sea-grass jobs and habitat revival are highlighted as part of this resilience push. Northern Mozambique displacement crisis: A surge in armed attacks in Cabo Delgado’s north has driven tens of thousands from their homes; UN OCHA reports more than 46,000 displaced in one week, with Chiúre the worst hit, leaving families short of food, shelter, clean water and basic supplies. Mozambique biodiversity discovery: In Mozambique’s “sky islands,” researchers documented four new chameleon species, underscoring how isolated habitats can generate unique biodiversity—and how quickly newly found species may face risk. Wildlife governance and community access: Mozambique’s move to investigate safari and wildlife concession management raises a bigger question: how to balance conservation investment with community rights like access to roads, markets and services. Port of Maputo digital upgrade: The Port Community System project has been awarded to Kalé, aiming to streamline customs, vessel, cargo and logistics data sharing and boost transparency as Mozambique positions itself as a regional trade hub. Climate resilience infrastructure: In Gaza, emergency works are underway to rehabilitate reservoirs and dams after the 2025/26 rainy and cyclonic season, funded via the World Bank’s CERC, to reduce flood vulnerability and protect agriculture and water supply.

Mozambique Conservation & Biodiversity: Mozambique’s ANAC launched a transboundary conservation training in Maputo National Park for over 40 managers and leaders, supporting enforcement across Great Limpopo and Lubombo areas. Wildlife & Tourism Governance: Zitamar News flags Mozambique’s damning tension between conservation concessions and community access, after dismissals and investigations tied to alleged wildlife offences and blocked roads. New Species Discovery: Scientists report four previously unknown chameleon species from Mozambique’s “sky islands,” underscoring how fast newly found biodiversity can face risk. Climate Resilience in Gaza: In Xai-Xai, the public works ministry began emergency rehabilitation of reservoirs and dams across Limpopo, Incomáti and Búzi basins, funded by the World Bank, to cut flood vulnerability after the 2025/26 cyclonic season. Port Digital Push: Maputo Port Development Company awarded Mozambique’s first Port Community System to Kalé Logistics Solutions, aiming to streamline customs, vessel, and logistics operations. Water & Disaster Risk: Experts urged stronger early warning systems and anticipatory action to protect communities before droughts, floods and cyclones. Regional Context (South Africa): Coverage continues on Afrophobia and migration tensions, including protests, labour disputes, and calls for humane, lawful migration management.