The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced this Tuesday, July 30, support of 530.8 million meticais (8.4 million dollars) for two cross-border projects aimed at promoting sustainable development and cooperation between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
According to the Lusa news agency, quoting a statement from the FAO, the projects are aimed at increasing food security, improving livelihoods and promoting resilience against environmental and economic challenges.
These are the Miombo Forest Integrated Sustainable Management and Zim-Moza Agricultural Value Chain and Trade Development (Zim-Moza ATDP) initiatives.
The first aims to protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of the miombo woodlands shared by Mozambique and Zimbabwe. “This vital ecosystem supports millions of people in rural areas, providing them with essential resources such as firewood, food and water,” the document states.
“The project will focus on sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity conservation and improving natural resource management practices in the communities,” the statement said, adding that the initiative will directly benefit five families in selected areas, promoting gender equality and youth participation.
