CONSULTA PÚBLICA AO DRAFT “1” DO ANTE-PROJECTO DA POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE TERRAS

This document is a contribution matrix submitted by Natural Justice and Justiça Ambiental (JA!) on August 2, 2022, providing feedback on the first draft of Mozambique's National Land Policy. The submission argues that the draft lacks sufficient integration of human rights, climate change strategies, and protections for indigenous and local communities, urging the Ministry of Land and Environment to align the policy with international standards and constitutional rights.

• The draft National Land Policy is criticized for having a limited scope and lacking a comprehensive plan for land sustainability, equity, and energy security in Mozambique. The authors argue that this fragmented approach hinders the public's ability to provide meaningful feedback and fails to establish clear structures and responsibilities.
• Natural Justice and JA! urge the adoption of the international principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) as a collective right. They argue that current public participation in Mozambique is often reduced to merely informing communities about projects rather than obtaining their actual consent or recognizing their right to refuse development.
• The document highlights a critical gap in climate change strategy, noting that the term 'climate change' appears only five times in the draft. It argues that the policy fails to address Mozambique's obligations under the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry.
• There is a reported disconnect between the legal recognition of customary land rights and their actual implementation. While 66% of the population lives in rural areas and accesses land through customary norms, the authors claim that formal land use and benefit titles often override these rights, especially in areas with 'mega-projects'.
• The submission identifies institutional corruption as a major obstacle to land protection and conservation in Mozambique. It claims that corruption has 'captured' state officials and the judiciary, yet the draft policy fails to acknowledge this issue or establish stronger sanctions to deter such crimes.
• The authors argue that the policy does not sufficiently protect women's land rights or provide mechanisms for their empowerment. They recommend the creation of a dedicated fund for women and programs focused on capacity building and public awareness to address the disproportionate impact of poverty and climate change on women.
• The document points out significant gaps regarding biodiversity conservation and soil pollution. It notes that the policy does not explain how biodiversity offsets are compensated or provide a clear plan to handle soil pollution, which is currently only indirectly covered by mining and environmental quality regulations.

APA

Gouveia, L. (2022). CONSULTA PÚBLICA AO DRAFT “1” DO ANTE-PROJECTO DA POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE TERRAS. Natural Justice. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CRPNT-Matriz-da-Consulta-Publica-Geral-Natural-Justice-Justiça-Ambiental.docx.pdf

Chicago

Gouveia, Leopoldina. CONSULTA PÚBLICA AO DRAFT “1” DO ANTE-PROJECTO DA POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE TERRAS. Natural Justice, 2022. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CRPNT-Matriz-da-Consulta-Publica-Geral-Natural-Justice-Justiça-Ambiental.docx.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{gouveia2022consulta, author = {Gouveia, Leopoldina}, title = {{CONSULTA PÚBLICA AO DRAFT “1” DO ANTE-PROJECTO DA POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE TERRAS}}, institution = {Natural Justice}, year = {2022}, month = aug, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CRPNT-Matriz-da-Consulta-Publica-Geral-Natural-Justice-Justiça-Ambiental.docx.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }