Training in participatory scenario planning strengthens climate resilience in four districts of Inhambane

More than 70 community members and district technicians were trained in Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP), an approach that combines seasonal climate forecasts with local knowledge to support informed decisions and increase climate resilience.

The training, initially carried out in Vilankulo under the CBA-Scale+ project, was later replicated in the Districts of Mabote, Inhassoro and Govuro ensuring that all areas of intervention of the project can apply the PSP in a participatory, coherent and aligned way with community realities.

The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of communities, local institutions and other key actors in the joint interpretation of climate information, promoting anticipatory actions and better preparedness for increasingly frequent extreme events.

Among the participants in the training are community leaders, district technicians in the areas of environment, economic activities, education and health, coordinators of the Local Disaster Risk Management Committees (CLGRD) and the Natural Resources Management Committees (CGRN). The initiative was also attended by youth and women's representatives, community radios and implementing partners from the four districts covered.

CBA Scale+/IUCN Mozambique

These groups play a central role in disseminating climate information and facilitating Participatory Scenario Planning processes at the local level. Capacity building contributes to improving more inclusive, participatory and sustainable planning, essential to support informed decision-making in the face of the growing impacts of climate change.

The initiative was coordinated by IUCN, with the involvement of partners CARE Mozambique, FANRPAN, Peace Parks Foundation, AJOAGO and MAHLAHLE, and also with the close collaboration of INGD (National Institute of Disaster Management) and INAM (National Institute of Meteorology)