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1:21 CAT | 22 Aug 2025
Photo: Ministério da Agricultura, Ambiente e Pescas
Mozambique’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries, Roberto Mito Albino, has called for modern and responsible management of conservation areas and agricultural land, emphasizing that the country has entered a decisive phase in structural reforms to reconcile economic development and environmental protection.
The statements were made this Thursday, August 21, in Maputo, at the African Diplomatic Tourism and Investment Forum, while addressing the panel on “People, Parks and Prosperity: Leveraging Conservation for Livelihoods”.
In his speech, Minister Albino highlighted progress already made, such as the review of the Land Policy and the drafting of the corresponding law that introduces innovative measures, including the automatic recovery of land plots with unused DUATs.
He also emphasized that an inter-ministerial commission is underway to evaluate concessions in conservation areas, ensuring that each hectare serves the national interest and maintains a balance between conservation, production, and investment.
Roberto Albino firmly stated that 2025 would be the year of major reforms, stressing that the executive would adopt a more competitive and demanding legislative framework capable of attracting investors committed to sustainable development.
In this spirit, the minister announced the strengthening of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Plan, with the expansion of fencing, awareness campaigns and deterrent actions seen as a way to reduce pressure on communities and consolidate harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
Minister Roberto Albino was also clear in arguing that conservation areas should generate revenue that impacts the state budget, allowing resources to be channelled to community programs and priority sectors of the economy.
At the same time, he warned of the dangers of illegal mining, which degrades ecosystems, contaminates water sources and threatens the livelihoods of local communities.
In his speech, he delivered a message that reflects MAAP’s vision: “We want to put food on the tables of Mozambicans, and tourists should consume food produced in Mozambique, with international quality and at affordable prices, within a framework of sustainable development.”
Panel 3 at #ADTIF2025: People, Parks & Prosperity 🌍
Exploring how conservation drives livelihoods & prosperity across Africa.
⏰ 21 Aug
📍 MaputoWith H.E. Roberto Mito-Albino, H.E. Elizabeth Allimadi, AU, ANAC & Friends of Maputo NP.#Tourism #Conservation #Sustainability pic.twitter.com/COO9KB9sE4
— Africa Diplomatic Tourism and Investment Forum (@Africa_D_forum) August 21, 2025
Source: Ministério da Agricultura, Ambiente e Pescas / Media Release
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