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This report provides conclusions and policy recommendations for Mozambique's development trajectory toward 2043. It argues that the 'Current Path' is non-viable due to governance and structural bottlenecks, and proposes an integrated development approach focusing on governance, agricultural productivity, economic diversification, human capital, and climate resilience.

This policy brief analyzes the political instability in Mozambique following the October 2024 general elections, which saw the ruling Frelimo party maintain power amid allegations of fraud and widespread popular unrest. The author argues that Frelimo's reliance on repression and institutional capture to maintain legitimacy threatens not only domestic stability but also regional trade and the political stability of other former liberation movements in Southern Africa.

This research paper argues that ongoing unrest in Mozambique following the October 2024 general elections is driven by deep-seated socioeconomic grievances and distrust of the ruling Frelimo party, rather than electoral fraud alone. The author highlights systemic issues including high youth unemployment, government corruption—specifically the 'hidden debt scandal'—and a history of electoral misconduct. The paper notes a shift in public action, with protests now targeting private sector companies over land rights and infrastructure failures, and warns that the new government under Daniel Chapo faces significant instability unless a genuine dialogue including opposition figure Venâncio Mondlane is established.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement of solidarity with the people of Mozambique and the organization Justica Ambiental, condemning state violence and electoral fraud following the October 9 elections. The organization calls for an end to police repression, accountability for killings, and a shift away from neoliberal economic policies that have exacerbated poverty and inequality.

Friends of the Earth International denounces the violent state repression of protests in Mozambique following fraudulent elections on October 9. The organization reports at least 34 deaths, the use of live ammunition by security forces, and the killing of opposition leaders. It attributes the underlying social instability to neoliberal policies imposed by the IMF and the exploitation of natural resources by transnational companies, which have left 73% of the population in poverty. The statement calls for an end to violence, electoral justice, and a transition to a more equitable socioeconomic model.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement of solidarity with the people of Mozambique, condemning state violence and electoral fraud following the October 9 elections. The organization calls for an end to repression, the restoration of democratic rights, and a shift away from neoliberal economic policies that exacerbate poverty and inequality.

This report analyzes the legal and institutional frameworks for protecting traditional knowledge (TK) in Mozambique, focusing on biodiversity, cultural heritage, and traditional medicine. It identifies a significant gap in functional regulatory frameworks specifically for TK associated with biological resources, though it highlights ongoing efforts to review access and benefit-sharing (ABS) regulations and develop a national TK database.

A fact sheet by Natural Justice detailing the proposed Maputo Floating Thermoelectric Power Plant Project in Mozambique, developed by Karpower and Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM). The project involves a natural gas-powered floating station and associated infrastructure, raising significant environmental, social, and economic concerns.

The Maputo Manifesto 2024 is a statement issued following the 4th African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD IV) held in Maputo from 28 to 30 August 2024. The document advocates for a feminist approach to debt and development in Africa, arguing that the current debt crisis disproportionately affects women and girls and is exacerbated by a global financial architecture that prioritizes profit over people.

This report analyzes land-use changes between 2015 and 2019 in the most populous cities of the 'Critical 9' countries to assess the impact of urbanization on the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) and cooling needs. Using Copernicus Land Monitoring Service data and the IPCC's SSP1-1.9 emissions scenario, the analysis details how the expansion of built-up areas at the expense of natural heat sinks—such as forests, wetlands, and vegetation—increases heat risks for vulnerable populations.

A research paper by Friends of the Earth International detailing the human rights, environmental, and health impacts of VALE's coal mining operations in the Tete province of Mozambique, specifically focusing on the Moatize mine and the Nacala logistics corridor.

An investigation by Friends of the Earth International into the operations of VALE Moçambique in the Tete Province of Mozambique, detailing human rights violations, environmental pollution, and the company's attempt to sell its assets to Vulcan Minerals.

This fact sheet, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), synthesizes findings from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) specifically for Southern Africa. It details observed climate changes, future projections, and the resulting impacts on health, biodiversity, food systems, and economies, while outlining adaptation strategies and critical investment needs for the region.

This factsheet, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2022, distils findings from the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report specifically for southern Africa. It details observed climate changes, future risks to health, food systems, and economies, and outlines adaptation strategies and critical investment areas needed to build regional resilience.

This policy brief examines the drivers of violent conflict in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, arguing that the insurgency is fueled by a combination of political marginalization, grievances over the governance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) resources, and the amplifying effects of climate-related disasters.

This policy brief examines the Tanzania Urban Resilience Programme (TURP) and its efforts to build climate resilience in the Msimbazi Basin of Dar es Salaam. It highlights the shift from hard-engineering to nature-based solutions, the importance of stakeholder engagement, and strategic project framing to secure diverse funding sources.

This policy brief summarizes a three-year study using an ecosystem services framework to assess the environmental and socioeconomic trade-offs of biofuel production and household use in Malawi, Mozambique, and Swaziland.

This research paper examines the barriers to the adoption and use of ethanol fuel cookstoves in Maputo, Mozambique, finding that while users value the technology's convenience and cleanliness, high costs and poor quality have led to low adoption and high discontinuation rates.

This working paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) proposes a practical framework for implementing climate action in cities, particularly in developing countries. Based on an analysis of seven urban projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the paper identifies five critical levers—power and leadership, communication and engagement, capacity building, financing implementation, and the demonstration effect—that practitioners can use to overcome barriers and embed climate compatibility into urban planning and investment.

Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) issued a declaration denouncing the illegal deportation of Eva Anadón Moreno, a member of the World March of Women's International Secretariat, by Mozambican authorities following a protest in Maputo.