Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has appealed for $37.2 billion in international climate financing to strengthen the country's resilience against extreme weather events.
Speaking at the COP31 Leaders Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, Chapo revealed that Mozambique had experienced more than 76 extreme weather disasters between 2000 and 2025, resulting in economic and human losses exceeding $4.5 billion.
"Between 2000 and 2025, Mozambique was struck by more than 76 extreme weather events, including floods and cyclones, which caused human and economic losses exceeding 4.5 billion US dollars. Faced with this situation, we have made climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategic priorities," he said.
The disasters, including devastating floods and tropical cyclones, have caused widespread destruction and placed significant pressure on the country's economy and infrastructure.
Chapo said Mozambique would require approximately $37.2 billion over the next decade to strengthen climate adaptation measures and protect vulnerable communities.
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Mozambique remains particularly vulnerable to climate-related disasters due to its extensive Indian Ocean coastline, which exposes coastal communities to cyclones and flooding. Recurring droughts have also threatened agricultural production and food security across the country.
Despite these challenges, Chapo said Mozambique had implemented 142 local climate adaptation plans and established more than 1,500 disaster risk management committees to improve preparedness and response.
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