Mozambique validates National Forest Finance Strategy and builds capacity for action
May 30, 2025
Collaborative workshop sets direction for sustainable forest management and climate finance
Mozambique has taken a major step toward advancing sustainable forest management by validating its new National Forest Financing Strategy. A national workshop was held on 26 May 2025 in Ponta de Ouro, co-organized by the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries—National Directorate of Forests and Wildlife.
The event was convened in close coordination with the , and in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (through Alinea) and the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Laying the Groundwork for Forest Finance
With over 50% of its land covered by tropical forests, Mozambique is committed to strengthening its green economy. The validated strategy is aligned with the country’s broader development financing goals and provides a long-term roadmap to mobilize sustainable forest finance.
The workshop was inaugurated by the National Director of Forests and Wildlife and brought together 46 participants, including representatives from national and provincial government institutions, academia, UN agencies, civil society, and international organizations.
A Platform for Strategy and Action
Participants engaged in technical presentations and collaborative discussions to review and endorse the strategy. The workshop also featured the finalization of a project concept note, which has since been submitted to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for consideration—marking a concrete step toward resource mobilization.
Building Capacity to Deliver
The validation workshop was followed by a three-day capacity-building programme (27–29 May), designed to equip national stakeholders with the tools to implement the strategy and address priority areas such as climate finance, forest certification, international forest governance, and community forestry. These sessions were attended by 22 technical experts from key national institutions.
Supporting National Leadership through GFFFN
This initiative is part of ongoing support provided by the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN) of the UNFF, which helps developing countries strengthen institutional capacities, develop tailored financing strategies, and access international climate and forest finance.