“Nothing can happen without communities. The greatest guardian we have, of any type of our wealth, is the people, the population and the community that lives there, who knows what has to be done and have always coexisted with the environment”, said Nyusi, at the opening, in Maputo, of the launch conference of the Blue Economy Development Strategy (EDEA) and Portfolio of Blue Investment Opportunities.”We know where we want to go . With this strategy, we also know how to get there. That’s why we want it to become the reference point for all those who are interested in the marine and aquatic economy (…) We want to see marine aquatic resources not only rationally exploited, but also serve as promoters of our development agenda”, he added. EDEA 2024—2033 is a Government initiative, led by the Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries, with the aim of promoting the sustainable use of ocean resources, improving living standards of coastal populations and protect the marine ecosystem. Nyusi explained that this strategy is based on six fundamental pillars, such as fishing and aquaculture; renewable energies; marine extractive industry; natural capital and environment; circular economy, tourism and culture; and maritime transport, port and logistics infrastructures and maritime security.”The strategy we launch today is part of our effort to bring Mozambicans strategic, concise and clear guidance, which not only aims to promote the rational and sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources, but also It is also a way of materializing our international commitments”, stated the Head of State. He recalled that Mozambique “is a country with abundant marine resources and inland waters”, consisting of “a vast continental shelf, measuring around 2 thousand 700 kilometers coastline projected over the Indian Ocean.” “On the mainland, it is filled with large bodies of water made up of lakes, including the emblematic cross-border lake Niassa, the third largest on our continent,” he stressed. For Nyusi, “there is a lot of space ” to increase the use of national potential, but warned: “Current exploitation practices present a set of risks (…) There are real threats, such as illegal and, above all, unsustainable fishing, weak inspection and monitoring capacity, pollution and climate change.” At the same time, at this conference, the Government launched the portfolio for investments in the sector, which “will make it possible to put potential investors and beneficiaries in contact.” Mozambique. It’s a simple, small document, but that’s what the guide is,” he said.
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