Pemba, Cabo Delgado – 20 October 2025 Led by the National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), launched today a capacity-building initiative in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province. The training targets 38 provincial and district focal points from INGD’s Technical Councils for Disaster Management (CTPGD/CTDGD) and members of the Operational Emergency Centres (COEs) from the districts of Ibo, Meluco, Mecufi, and Palma.

Mozambique continues to face interconnected and growing challenges, marked by recurrent natural disasters such as tropical cyclones, floods, and droughts, as well as armed conflict, which exacerbate the vulnerability of communities—particularly in the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula, Sofala, and Manica. The country’s geographical location, combined with the intensifying effects of climate change and socioeconomic fragility, calls for a strategic, integrated, and territorial response to strengthen both community and institutional resilience.

In this context, the training in Pemba aims to consolidate a multidimensional and conflict-sensitive approach that integrates disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, conflict prevention, social cohesion, and humanitarian response. Through participatory methodologies tailored to local realities, the sessions will develop competencies in multidimensional risk analysis, strategic communication, damage and loss assessment, interinstitutional coordination, and community mobilization.

The programme will also address key strategic and normative frameworks, including Law No. 10/2020, Decree No. 47/2018 on Basic Social Protection Programmes, and the Disaster Risk Reduction Master Plan 2017–2030. Participants will explore the structure and functioning of the Technical Councils for Disaster Management (CTGDs), coordination mechanisms with the National Service and the Public Relief Corps, and the use of digital tools such as KoboToolbox and the Early Warning System (SAP). The training includes simulation exercises and information management drills to reinforce practical understanding.

During the opening session, Mr. Alberto Armando, INGD’s Deputy Director for the National Emergency Operation Centre (CENOE), highlighted that “This training is more than a technical exercise; it’s a collective effort to build a country more resilient and inclusive.” He added, “We are committed to supporting Mozambique’s communities and institutions to face these challenges head-on.”

Mr. Marques Tamadure Naba, INGD’s Provincial Delegate for Cabo Delgado, emphasized that “disaster management and risk reduction are critical to protecting lives and infrastructure, requiring an integrated approach involving governments, communities, and individuals.” He further noted that “UNDP and KOICA’s support for this workshop is timely, as it enhances the preparedness of technicians ahead of the upcoming rainy and cyclonic season.”

The training in Cabo Delgado forms part of a broader national initiative that will also reach Nampula, Niassa, Sofala, and Manica provinces, targeting 175 focal points across the country. By providing participants with practical and policy-based skills, the initiative contributes to the establishment of a more resilient, inclusive, and coordinated national system capable of responding to the complex challenges Mozambique faces.

With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and conflict-related risks, this partnership between the Government of Mozambique, UNDP, and KOICA marks a significant step toward integrated disaster preparedness, sustainable development, and peacebuilding at both provincial and community levels.

UNDP reaffirms its commitment to supporting Mozambique in advancing disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and social cohesion, in close collaboration with national and international partners.

About UNDP 

UNDP is the United Nations’ lead agency on international development. Working in more than 170 countries and territories, UNDP helps nations to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience so that progress can be sustained. In Mozambique, UNDP supports national and local partners to advance peace, recovery, and sustainable development—empowering communities and institutions to build a more inclusive and resilient future for all. Learn more at www.undp.org or follow us at www.undp.org/mozambique.

For more information, contact: 

Manuel Mabuiangue, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Communication

manuel.mabuiangue@undp.org