Mozambique Project
Timeframe
November 2021 to April 2023
Context
Agriculture is the mainstay of Mozambique’s economy, employing more than 80% of the country’s workforce.
It is responsible for around 20% of total GDP most of which is undertaken by small farmers. Cattle production is the basis of the livestock sector. Mozambique’s NDC commits to reducing GHG emissions by 40 million MT CO2eq between 2020 and 2025.
Mozambique aims to develop low-carbon agricultural practices through promotion of climate smart agriculture as part of its Technological Adaptation Action Plan for Agriculture.
The NZCSA project was implemented as a pilot of regional inventory support for 4 countries (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Mozambique). It supported Mozambique to develop emissions factors at a Tier 2 level for cattle. It was completed on time in April 2023 and all objectives were met.
Impact
The NZCSA project was completed on time in April 2023 and all objectives were met. The CSA Initiative has helped build Mozambique’s capability and capacity to accurately measure and report cattle emissions using the Tier 2 method for the first time. The training means there are now people in the country who can produce these internationally required reports.
Resources/Results
Project Information
Project Outputs (Technical)
Implementation Partners
In-country partners
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (National Agricultural Research Institute National Directorate of Livestock Development)
Ministry of Land and Environment (National Directorate of Climate Change)
Eduardo Mondlane University (Veterinary Faculty)
With special thanks to the national livestock experts who have given their time to contribute the data collection and report writing.
