Mozambique is bolstering its climate and energy planning capabilities. A capacity development workshop on Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) for the energy sector was kicked off by government and sector officials this week. With 40 participants in the room and another 10 joining online, the event benefitted from strong sector representation including the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), the Ministry of Land and Environment (MTA), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Energy Fund of Mozambique (FUNAE), the public utility EDM, as well as academia and other stakeholders.
The training was jointly organised by the Supporting Climate Policy and Energy Transition in Mozambique (PCTE) programme and GET.transform, both implemented by GIZ, and focuses on equipping the stakeholders with skills to align energy access and sector transformation strategies with the country’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The workshop addresses critical institutional challenges, such as data collection, energy planning, and scenario development, which have hindered the implementation of Mozambique’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Through several trainings on scenario analysis and integrated planning leading up to the middle of next year, the initiative seeks to enhance the capacity of policymakers to develop sustainable, low-emission strategies that support Mozambique’s ambitions to mitigate climate change while fostering a resilient energy sector.
