In the past, the country has been hit regularly by natural catastrophes. Many predict Mozambique will suffer significantly from the mounting consequences of climate change. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of floods, droughts, cyclones and storm surges. By 2030, the annual cost of such disasters is expected to exceed USD 3 billion. In this context, the IFC aims to build climate resilience in three regions by catalyzing private sector investments in the forestry, agribusiness and nature conservation sectors. In this regard, several private adaptation and investment measures are analyzed by UNIQUE with specific assessments of their feasibility and economic efficiency. The objective of this intervention is to identify the most promising large-scale investment opportunities best suited to countervail Mozambique’s high climate risks.

• Identification of large- scale investors in the forestry, agribusiness and climate sectors.
• Field visits and on-the-spot analyses of the best suited investment options.
• Assessment of the project approaches and the carbon verification methods used.
• Assessment of the business models, emphasizing long-term economic efficiency.
• Documentation of the results for decision making regarding future allocation of loans.