project

Towards a just water transition in Mozambique

Collective learning for a just water transition in Mozambique.

Duration

juni 2025

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Heden

Location

Mozambique

Parties involved

To be announced soon

Theme

Climate justice Global

Mozambique is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. The impacts of climate change—such as shifting rainfall patterns and extreme weather events—are placing increasing pressure on water systems. Droughts and floods pose growing risks to food security, safety, public health and living conditions, both in rural and urban areas. Responding to these challenges requires increased resilience, access to knowledge, improved infrastructure, and a strategic approach to water governance.

This programme aims to deepen understanding of Mozambique’s vulnerability to climate-related water challenges. It examines the social, economic and political barriers that may hinder change, and explores actionable strategies for a just, sustainable, and resilient water transition, one that serves local communities and prioritises the needs of marginalised groups.

The Just Water Transition Mozambique project is part of KIN’s Global Transitions programme line.

Early exploration

In 2024, KIN initiated exploratory activities in Mozambique. A roundtable discussion, expert session and individual scoping meetings helped identify key barriers and challenges related to climate resilience and knowledge exchange. These early insights now inform the design of the programme and its collaborative approach going forward.

In 2025, the Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN) launched the first phase of its programme in Mozambique. In this initial phase, a local consortium is conducting a joint deep dive to explore transition pathways and systemic levers for just water governance in a changing climate.
The focus lies on understanding existing systems and dependencies, identifying potential alternatives and opportunities for change, and addressing the structural barriers and enablers that can either block or accelerate progress. This systemic analysis, together with a co-developed knowledge agenda, will serve as the foundation for phase two, in which concrete transition pathways will be explored.

Read the Invitation for Collaboration for phase one.
Please note: the deadline has now passed, and the selection process for local partners is currently underway.

Download Invitation for Collaboration