The Mozambican President today called for EUR 33.5 billion to strengthen climate resilience in the next 10 years, after more than 76 natural disasters in 25 years.
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11/11/2026
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O Mozambican President launched today an appeal of EUR 33.5 billion to strengthen climate resilience in the next 10 years in Mozambique, after more than 76 natural disasters in 25 years.
“To strengthen resilience and protect the population, Mozambique needs around $37.2 billion [33.5 billion] in the next ten years. We therefore call for the support of bilateral and multilateral partners and other relevant actors,” said Daniel Chapo during the 31st United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP31), which takes place in Turkey.
According to the Head of State, Mozambique was hit by more than 76 climate events, between floods, floods and cyclones, between 2000 and 2025, with human and economic losses of more than US$4.5 billion (€4.1 billion).
“ In view of this scenario, we have assumed climate adaptation and reducing the risk of disasters as strategic priorities (...). We adopted the National Adaptation Plan, which prioritizes the strengthening of warning systems and the integration of the climate dimension into local planning,” the President said, adding that the country has at least 141 local adaptation plans and more than 1,500 local disaster risk management committees.
In addition to Mozambique, Daniel Chapo asked the international community to strengthen support for African countries in preventing risks and building resilience within the framework of “climate justice and climate financing”.
In a mention of the 10-year transition to the adoption of the Paris Agreement, the Mozambican President also stressed the need for large economies to take the lead in reducing emissions and honour climate finance commitments.
Mozambique is considered one of the most vulnerable African countries to the effects of climate change, facing regularly floods, tropical cyclones and severe storms.
According to the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD), the last rainy season, from October 2025 to April 2026, caused 311 deaths and affected about 1.07 million people.