Regenerative bivalve farming for resilient mangrove and coral reef habitats in northern Mozambique

Objective

Restore mangroves and bolster marine resilience in Nampula by promoting sustainable community-led management and developing alternative income sources to fishing.

Contexte and Challenges

In northern Mozambique, overfishing, unsustainable practices, population pressure, and climate change are severely degrading coastal ecosystems. In Nampula, these threats directly impact the livelihoods of local communities who depend entirely on marine resources for their survival and economic stability.

Why it matters

Restoring mangroves and creating sustainable income streams strengthens food security, protects marine biodiversity, and increases the resilience of coastal communities against the growing impacts of climate change.

Areas of actions

• Community-led protection and restoration of mangroves through assisted natural regeneration.
• Development of sustainable aquaculture as an alternative to unsustainable fishing practices.
• Strengthening value chains and expanding commercial market opportunities for local producers.