Last week, in collaboration with Institution for Multiparty Democracy and Academia Politica Da Mulher, we facilitated a crucial training for political parties in #Mozambique. As the country approaches the October General Elections, this training focused on equipping parties with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the most pressing development issues of our time, #climatechange, #energytransition, #extractiveindustry and the plan the country has in place for shifting from #fossilfuels
Claude Kabemba, a leading voice on the African energy transition, set the tone for the discussions with a powerful reminder: “The problem of Mozambique, just as it is for most of our countries, is not mitigation but adaptation. We need to adapt to climate change because we don't have anything to reduce emissions.” His words resonated throughout the sessions, shaping the dialogue on how Mozambique can navigate these challenges.
Key Takeaways:
Energy Transition: Discussions highlighted the urgent need for a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Political parties like FRELIMO, MDM, and RENAMO emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
Community Involvement: RENAMO and other parties stressed that local communities must benefit directly from natural resource wealth. This includes greater transparency in resource contracts and robust regulatory frameworks.
Climate Resilience: Carlos Serra underscored the role of economic diversification and local environmental management in building resilient communities. The session on climate resilience called for stronger partnerships between public and private sectors to support sustainable energy projects.
#Fossilfuels: Mozambique muts a plan in place to guide its commitment to the #Parisagreement to shift from fossil fuels.
Global Leadership: Mozambique has the potential to position itself as a leader in the global energy transition. The country's abundant natural resources offer a unique opportunity to drive both national development and global climate goals.
Stiven Ferrão
