Climate change in Mozambique

Mozambique is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change.^[1][2][3] With a large proportion of the population living in low-lying areas, intensifying tropical cyclones, floods and storm surges are a significant threat.^[4][3] A 2015 study in Climatic Change estimated that climate change will contribute to the national economy being up to 13% smaller in 2050 compared to a fictional scenario without it, and that GDP is likely to shrink.^[5]

Satellite visualisation of flooding in Mozambique caused by Cyclone Idai.

The government of Mozambique and civil society have identified areas for mitigation and adaptation, such as early warning systems for storms, investment in flood defences, resettlement schemes for at-risk communities and rebuilding destroyed settlements with improved disaster-resilient standards.^[3][6]