Wetskills-Mozambique 2024

Case 1: Landscape approach for a climate resilient coast

Case owner: Van Oord (The Netherlands)

The city of Beira and the Sofala region are vulnerable to severe flooding and erosion, which are aggravated further by climate change. Therefore, it is crucial to compose a holistic landscape approach to achieve sustainable coastal protection. Building climate resiliency demands a long-term strategy that places the needs and capacities of the communities at the heart of its design. Moreover, empowering communities goes hand in hand with safeguarding local environment and optimizing the ecosystem services. Thus, Van Oord is striving to co-create an approach that protects the coastal landscape, meaningfully engages communities, and ultimately fosters socio-economic development. Please join us in reaching this goal!

Case 2: Solutions for resilient agricultural production

Case owner: Resilience B.V. (NL / Mozambique)

Resiliência Moçambique (the subsidiary of Resilience BV) is addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change on smallholder farmers in Mozambique’s Beira Corridor. Despite favorable conditions for agriculture, unpredictable rainfall and extreme weather events are disrupting traditional farming practices, leading to reduced yields. Resiliência’s programs focus on improving agricultural practices, irrigation, water management, and business planning for smallholder farmers. We seek innovative solutions to improve rainy season crop production, ensuring food security and improved livelihoods for farmers. Join us in creating a resilient and sustainable future for Mozambique’s farmers.

Case 3: Integrated approaches to flood management

Case owner: Water Research Commission (South Africa)

In countries like Mozambique and South Africa, floods caused by heavy rainfall, riverine overflow and inadequate infrastructure frequently lead to severe threats, loss of life, property damage, and service disruptions. Climate change exacerbates these risks, causing even more frequent and severe flooding. This is due to their geographical location and extensive coastline, the semi-arid terrain, reliance on rainfed agriculture, rapid urbanisation and socio-economic status. How can integrated approaches to flood management, including watershed planning, floodplain restoration and sustainable water governance, mitigate and adapt to these impacts?

Case 4: Sustainable drinkingwater supply by increasing capacity

Case owner: Rand Water (South Africa)

Rand Water, a key bulk water supplier in South Africa, aims to provide high-quality drinking water to municipalities, industries, and other users. As demands are rising, Station 5 at Zuikerbosch will enhance its capacity in several phases, up to an extra 1,200 ML/d by 2030. The project includes vital infrastructure like pipelines, treatment plants, and disinfection systems. Essential for averting shortages and improving efficiency, this also requires stakeholder engagement and reduction of non-revenue water, to ensure long-term sustainability and community well-being. How can Rand Water realize this project, with increased capacity of infrastructure and community involvement, to ensure a sustainable and reliable water supply?

Case 5: Solutions to address urban flooding in Beira

Case owner: Central Regional Water Administration, Public Institute

Beira is a rapidly expanding city and holds over 600,000 inhabitants (INE, 2017). Cyclone Idai and the severe flood in 2019, caused extensive damage in Beira and surroundings, and exposed vulnerabilities in the city’s infrastructure, many of which have remained unrepaired even years later. Therefore, innovative urban planning and development is needed, with sustainable solutions for urban runoff and flood management, reducing the flood risk and suffering of vulnerable areas. How can local municipalities in Beira develop innovative and sustainable solutions to address the impact of climate change and urbanization on future flooding in Beira City?