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In 2000, Mozambique was hit by widespread flooding that affected some 4.5 million people and cost approximately 20% of the country’s gross domestic product. This paper details the development of sustainable flood risk management strategies and the

The study focuses on why Cyclones Idai and Kenneth resulted in disasters in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, taking into account the specific country contexts. This report provides a review of the systems and actions that helped to reduce damages, while also delving into the factors that constrained people and systems’ resilience
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The present report presents the lessons learnt from the green infrastructure pilot project in Beira to be considered for future similar projects in Mozambique and the region.

Mozambique is one of the countries most exposed to coastal and river flooding in Africa. It is also among the countries most vulnerable to current and future climate risk. The World Bank has been active in providing emergency recovery after

The objective of the consultancy services is to provide technical and analytical support to contribute in the upscaling of nature-based solutions for urban flood risk management, particularly in coastal cities. The activity will also leverage the lessons

The cost-benefit analysis (CBA) will comprise the data and adopt the methodology in the evaluations of the climate economic analysis development, investment, and resilience (CEADIR) activity prepared for United States Agency for International Development

This brief presents lessons drawn from a Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance (ZFRA) Post Event Review Capability (PERC) study of the 2019 Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth impacts in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
This brief presents a series of resilience lessons from Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth based on key informant interviews and background research, and highlights opportunities strengthen Early Warning Systems in Mozambique.

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