Sustainable Asset Valuation of Mangroves and Wetlands for Coastal Resilience in Mozambique

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) in Mozambique, specifically focusing on the restoration and conservation of mangroves and wetlands in three estuaries to enhance coastal resilience against climate-driven disasters.

• Investing in the restoration and conservation of mangroves and wetlands in Mozambique can generate up to USD 537.5 million in net benefits from an estimated investment of USD 41.7 million, representing a return of nearly USD 14 for every USD 1 spent.
• The restoration of these ecosystems is estimated to reduce damages caused by pollution and flooding by more than USD 120 million, protecting infrastructure and communities from saltwater intrusion and cyclones.
• The Government of Mozambique, with support from the United Nations Environment Programme, is proposing a plan to the Green Climate Fund targeting three estuaries: Limpopo, Zambezi, and Bons Sinais. The proposal includes the conservation of 30,000 hectares of coastal ecosystems, the restoration of 7,500 hectares of wetlands, and the restoration of 3,800 hectares of mangroves.
• The proposed nature-based infrastructure interventions are expected to directly benefit approximately 211,000 people and indirectly support over 1 million people by reducing disaster risks, sustaining fisheries, and improving water quality.
• Among the targeted areas, the Limpopo estuary is identified as providing the highest returns due to the larger size of its exposed population.

APA

Niño,, E. A. B. (2025). Sustainable Asset Valuation of Mangroves and Wetlands for Coastal Resilience in Mozambique. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mangroves-wetlands-coastal-resilience-mozambique

Chicago

Niño,, Edvin Andreasson,Ronja Bechauf,Nathalia. Sustainable Asset Valuation of Mangroves and Wetlands for Coastal Resilience in Mozambique. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2025. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mangroves-wetlands-coastal-resilience-mozambique.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{nio2025sustainable, author = {Niño,, Edvin Andreasson,Ronja Bechauf,Nathalia}, title = {{Sustainable Asset Valuation of Mangroves and Wetlands for Coastal Resilience in Mozambique}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2025}, month = oct, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mangroves-wetlands-coastal-resilience-mozambique}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }