Mozambique calls for a people-centered and planet-sensitive implementation of the mining policy
Mozambique calls for a people-centered and planet-sensitive implementation of the mining policy

The Government of Mozambique and the United Nations (UN) rolled out the implementation plan of the Policy and Strategy for Mineral Resources (PERM) in an event that brought together participants from ministries and other government institutions, the UN, civil society, media, private sector, academia, and other partners.

Half the population of Mozambique’s Inhambane Province affected by cyclone
Half the population of Mozambique’s Inhambane Province affected by cyclone

The Provincial Government of Mozambique’s Inhambane indicates that the death toll from the cyclone stands at seven, while 51 others suffered injuries. 152,000 people were affected by the storm, particularly in the coastal districts

A Continent of Hope; the UN Secretary-General on Africa
A Continent of Hope; the UN Secretary-General on Africa

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, in an article for Africa Renewal Online on February 3, gives his view of Africa, describing it as a Continent of Hope.

Africa Human Development Report 2016 launched in Mozambique with calls for greater women’s empowerment
Africa Human Development Report 2016 launched in Mozambique with calls for greater women’s empowerment

The Government of Mozambique and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly launched the Africa Development Report 2016 under the theme “Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Africa” in Maputo on Monday, December 5, 2016. The event brought together representatives from the Government, civil society, academia, the private sector and the media for an interactive discussion on the key findings of the report and their relevance for the Mozambique context.

Sustainable Development Goals mean people bringing development to themselves – says Graça Machel
Sustainable Development Goals mean people bringing development to themselves – says Graça Machel

Mozambican social activist Graça Machel today defended that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will only succeed if the most poverty striven populations are involved in the solutions that will help them attain development.

United Nations Mozambique celebrate Staff Day 2016.
United Nations Mozambique celebrate Staff Day 2016.

This is a day which acknowledges and celebrates the work of UN staff. As an expression of his deep appreciation for the tireless work, effort and contribution of all UN workforce around the globe, the Secretary-General has dedicated 25 October 2016 as UN Staff Day at all duty stations and field missions.

UN Special Envoy on El Niño calls for adaptation  to the rapidly changing climate
UN Special Envoy on El Niño calls for adaptation to the rapidly changing climate

The Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for El Niño & Climate, Ambassador Macharia Kamau, visited Mozambique this week to highlight the urgent needs of 1.5 million people affected by the El Niño-related drought.

New Disaster Risk Reduction Journalism Award Established in Mozambique
New Disaster Risk Reduction Journalism Award Established in Mozambique

Mozambique National Disaster Management Institute (INGC) has created a “Disaster Risk Reduction Journalism Award” to encourage journalists to publish articles that contribute to disaster risk management in the country. The award is instituted in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

A Financial Inclusion Fair  to promote sustainable development
A Financial Inclusion Fair to promote sustainable development

A Financial Inclusion Fair was held in City of Maxixe, some 500 km north of the capital Maputo on August 12. This event, the third of its kind, was organized by the Ministry of Land, Environment and Rural Development, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Cooperation Agency (GIZ)