Subnational | PANORAMA

West and Central Africa

Forest Landscape Restoration and improved natural resource management of the Mogazang Community

Mara

Lindtner

Promoting ownership of the social community-based restoration initiative and the participation of all social classes

Micro-zoning of the selected plot according to the soil type, the topography and the identification of adapted local plant and tree species

Development of specific techniques to protect and irrigate the plants

Promotion of income-generating activities and of improved stoves

West and Central Africa

Forest Landscape Restoration and improved natural resource management of the Mogazang Community

Mara

Lindtner

Promoting ownership of the social community-based restoration initiative and the participation of all social classes

Micro-zoning of the selected plot according to the soil type, the topography and the identification of adapted local plant and tree species

Development of specific techniques to protect and irrigate the plants

Promotion of income-generating activities and of improved stoves

West and Central Africa

Forest Landscape Restoration and improved natural resource management of the Mogazang Community

Mara

Lindtner

Promoting ownership of the social community-based restoration initiative and the participation of all social classes

Micro-zoning of the selected plot according to the soil type, the topography and the identification of adapted local plant and tree species

Development of specific techniques to protect and irrigate the plants

Promotion of income-generating activities and of improved stoves

Collaboration

AFSD has been collaborating with many partners in Southern Africa and at the international level testing and implementing frameworks and strategies aimed at public understanding of the socio-economic and environmental consequences of POPS if not well managed. Innovative new approaches are needed to strengthen Mozambique’s implementation of the Stockholm Convention in a sustainable and integrated way.

A desire by AFSD and partners to combine their expertise, knowledge, local and international networks and resources to enhance the sustainable delivery and impact of initiatives at the community level, with special attention to the elderly, women, disabled and unemployed youth.

The initiative is guided by the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals, the GEF Strategy and the National Development Plans (NDPs) of partners’ respective countries.

Experience so far has shown the importance of:

GEF Extended Constituency Workshops facilitating the process of building, structuring and strengthening the regional network;

A network of professionals that collaborate and support each other;

A vibrant WhatsApp group that acts as a ‘live’ communication channel across the region and a free flow of knowledge via several platforms such as Skype and DropBox;

Awareness and exchange of funding opportunities;

Where appropriate, collaboration to compile and submit regional proposals;

Support for delegates attending local, regional and international conferences and events, with a view to strengthening capacity in the region.

The need to develop a communication strategy at both national and regional level.

Subnational

Target group engagement

The two target groups for this project are women and youth both of which suffer high unemployment. Many of the young people are bored and some show antisocial behaviour. But AFSD believes there is potential to harness and combine the zeal of youth and the wisdom of women in the community. Women are being empowered to take part in decision making and become economically active – some are becoming entrepreneurs.

As women and young people gain employment, they can help raise the quality of life of their families and extend their support beyond their immediate families to the community as a whole.

Food security or sovereignty is the focus of several social development initiatives in Mozambique. AFSD is working with schools, private businesses or sector and local communities to create incentives for the local people to use the best practices in managing natural resources.

Studies carried out have revealed useful information that can help guide activities towards sustainable food production and consumption.

There has been a marked increase in women’s involvement in the agriculture sector in Mozambique. More women are active in agriculture than men (96% of economically active women as opposed to 67% of economically active men).

A significant number of women are engaged in intensive horticultural production on small hand-watered plots around urban areas.

There are wide variations in farm conditions and production strategies. The family sector has been most affected by migration, the disruption of markets, lack of basic services, and destabilisation of the rural economy.

Private commercial farms contribute 25% of marketed production. These include capital intensive farms of less than 50 hectares supplying the urban market wide a range of products.

The third major category of farmers includes joint venture farms and state farms of up to 40,000 hectares.

The agricultural sector is relatively stable with potential income opportunities.

Subnational

Communication and training

Communications programmes have a proven record in bringing about behaviour change in health and environmental projects with examples found in fields such as family planning, nutrition, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDs and sexually transmitted diseases. A well-conceived communications programme for the phase-out and avoidance of POPs can be similarly successful.

As part of AFSD’s strategy, a group of more than 100 farmers and others (mainly women and young people) were selected to take part in a workshop to raise awareness about the safe use of chemicals and the impacts of chemicals on health and the environment. A ‘train the trainer’ approach is being used to help maximise outreach potential among the communities.

The importance of communicating and engaging stakeholders and the general public is recognised by the Stockholm Convention. It states that Parties should consult their national stakeholders, including women’s groups and groups involved in children’s health to facilitate the development, implementation and updating of national plans. The convention also sets out a more detailed set of goals involving information dissemination, public participation, training, education and public awareness. This provides a framework for national and local action.

The project has highlighted the need for action on several fronts including:

Develop a communications strategy and dialogue at a national level to include disseminating information regarding legally binding instruments including the Stockholm Convention and National Implementation Plan;

Gain institutional technical assistance and knowledge on best practices for managing POPS;

Shift the focus from toxic pollutants to organic solutions; conserve and manage seed resources.

Provide appropriate training material tailored to Mozambique’s needs and circumstances;

Develop chemicals inventories together with the suppliers;

Develop a full proposition for a sustainable food production and consumption model across the value chain;

Understand the benefits of limiting the use of chemicals and POPS, removing barriers, and collaborating among resource users;

Increase awareness about climate change and resilient crops (such as cassava roots) and promote the value chain.

Subnational

East and South Africa

Engaging business on safety and environmental care in Mozambique

Thelma

Munhequete

Communication and training

Target group engagement

Collaboration

East and South Africa

Engaging business on safety and environmental care in Mozambique

Thelma

Munhequete

Communication and training

Target group engagement

Collaboration

East and South Africa

Engaging business on safety and environmental care in Mozambique

Thelma

Munhequete

Communication and training

Target group engagement

Collaboration

Capacity building for de facto but uncertified organic producers

Time and again, the producers will be trained about GAP(Good Agricultural Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) along with motivational classes to go organic and practice every activity in group.

The practice of following a practical organic method is significant to the organic producers, this will minimise time and increase the produces, too. The training of planting, harvesting, packaging, branding, marketing, etc. (under GAP & GMP) will enhance the caliber of the farmers.

My experience as rooftop gardening consultant, organic campaigner, trainer and organic farmer.
The enthusiasm shown by the Jasrame households following our initial trainings.

The change I have seen in the trainees after I shared my ideas and mentored in organic farming, packaging and branding.
The reflection of knowledge dissemination by IFOAM - Organics International in Jasrame households.

Planning phase

Local

Subnational