Mozambique

Mozambique is a country rich in water resources, with several major rivers, including the Zambezi, Limpopo, and Rovuma, flowing through its vast landscapes. The country is highly vulnerable to climate change, which affects water availability, flood risks, and agricultural productivity. Mozambique’s diverse ecosystems, from wetlands to coastal areas, rely on effective water management and sustainable practices to support both human communities and biodiversity.

IWMI in Mozambique

In Mozambique, IWMI works to enhance water security and agricultural productivity through innovative approaches that integrate water management and climate resilience. This includes utilizing advanced digital tools and data-driven strategies to manage water resources efficiently across various scales, from local communities to larger river basins. By focusing on sustainable water use in agricultural systems, IWMI promotes water-efficient irrigation practices and supports the development of resilient food production systems that can withstand the impacts of climate change.

Additionally, IWMI is actively involved in improving the capacity of local stakeholders and institutions to manage water resources more effectively. Through partnerships and capacity-building initiatives, the organization supports the integration of water, energy, and food systems to increase the resilience of rural communities, particularly in the face of droughts and other environmental stresses. This comprehensive approach not only enhances food security but also aims to promote sustainable development by leveraging water as a critical resource in Mozambique’s agricultural transformation.

Contact

Henry Roman

Henry Roman

Country Representative – South Africa

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Projects in Mozambique

Latest Mozambique news

Groundwater is Africa’s hidden lifeline, but real-world data is lacking

Researchers are combining continental insights with local fieldwork to ensure groundwater is used sustainably and equitably …

Africa’s power plants are set for expansion by 2030, with renewables’ share growing from 19% to 34%

An IWMI open-access spatial inventory maps current and future power plants across Africa and projects energy, water and carbon implications …

Mozambique launches digital platform to improve irrigation monitoring

Designed to assess and diagnose irrigation systems, the platform provides water managers actionable data to boost performance and agriculture sustainability …

Three tools, one river basin and a question every digital project should ask

IWMI applies an equitability framework to ask whether three digital tools in the Limpopo River Basin serve all users, and what it takes to close the gap …

Latest Mozambique publications

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Journal Article

Operational Sentinel-2 System for Monthly Near‑real‑time Irrigated Area Mapping in the Limpopo River Basin

Springer | March 26th, 2026
Kiala, Zolo; Matheswaran, Karthikeyan; Dickens, Chris; Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel; Ludwig, Fulco; Ghosh, Surajit
Open Access
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Report

Digital inclusiveness report of the Enabel Citizen Science Project: potential risk & mitigation recommendations

International Water Management Institute | February 20th, 2026
Darlington, Daniella E.
Open Access
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Brief

Irrigation performance: Mozambique

International Water Management Institute | October 31st, 2025
Matheswaran, Karthikeyan; Vissa, D.; de Sousa, W.; Adamseged, Muluken Elias; Schmitter, Petra S.; Dembélé, Moctar
Open Access