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Overview

Coastal Growth and Resource Capitalization Project

The CLCR Project is being restructured under a new model focused on economic partnerships, private investment, and measurable returns. Its main objective is to promote economic self-sufficiency in partner countries, ensuring that investments generate measurable returns and reducing long-term dependence on external assistance. The core problem it addresses is the lack of a system to transform natural capital into economic growth and income for the country and its communities.

Objectives

CLCR Main Objectives

To sustainably increase the productivity and resilience of coastal ecosystems in Mozambique.

  • Improve governance and economic returns in the mining sector.

  • Improve sustainable fisheries management and value creation.

  • Activate wildlife-based economic growth through integrated systems.

  • Transform land tenure into an economic asset.

Components

Main Components of the CLCR Project

  • Mining Sector Governance

  • Fisheries

  • Wildlife Economy

  • Community Land Governance and Benefit Sharing (cross-cutting area)

Implementation

Key Implementation Strategies

  • Strengthening institutional capacity (MIREME and MAAP)

  • Enhancing monitoring and compliance systems for mining activities

  • Developing blue/green value chains

  • Restoring marine and coastal ecosystems

  • Increasing community participation in fisheries management

  • Strengthening digital systems and wildlife monitoring

  • Capacity building of key stakeholders (ANAC and AMOS)

  • Promoting investment in the wildlife economy

  • DUAT registration and digital registration of community land

  • Integrated geospatial platform for land registration

  • Environmental and mining monitoring

Expected results

Expected Results of the CLCR Project

  • Greater transparency in natural resource management, especially mining

  • Increased interest from economic partners and greater competitiveness

  • Reduced degradation of natural resources, especially coastal areas

  • Strengthened economic base of local households and communities

  • Improved protection and sustainability of marine resources

  • Increased private sector investment in wildlife

  • Growth in public revenue

  • Improved positioning of Mozambique regionally and globally

  • Reduced land conflicts in communities

  • Increased security for private investments

  • Cross-sector benefits (agriculture, mining, fisheries, wildlife)

Cross-cutting

Cross-cutting Commitments

  • Environmental and Social Safeguards

    CLCR safeguards are anchored in the compact's Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). Operational instruments will include:

    • Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) aligned with IFC Performance Standards and Mozambican regulations
    • Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)
    • Environmental performance assessments, among others

  • Social Analysis

    The project emphasizes social inclusion by:

    • Increasing participation of women and youth in value chains
    • Promoting income growth and financial decision-making participation for women and youth
    • Mitigating risks such as sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV) through training, awareness, and reporting mechanisms

  • Human Trafficking and Child Labor

    Activities in the fisheries sector may increase risks of trafficking and abuse, including:

    • Predominance of male workers potentially leading to harmful behavior
    • Increased likelihood of child labor

  • Institutional Coordination

    The project involves multiple stakeholders, including government institutions, the private sector, and local communities.

    • A collaborative approach will be adopted to strengthen coordination and communication mechanisms among stakeholders.

Expected impacts

Expected Impacts of the CLCR Project

  • Improved governance of natural resources leading to greater investor confidence.

  • Healthier ecosystems enabling higher productivity and sustainability.

  • Stronger community inclusion supporting social cohesion and stability.

Partnership

Project Partners