The BIOFUND Virtual Library is an online archive of information on Mozambique’s biodiversity, organized along the lines suggested by the Convention on Biodiversity’s Clearing House Mechanism. The Virtual Library will strive to make available all the documents, studies, reports, articles, educational and communications materials, maps and digital files that have been produced, to serve as a repository of our collective institutional memory as a conservation community. The usefulness of the Virtual Library will improve the more we share amongst ourselves. If you have any materials that are not currently part of the Virtual Library, please click on "Add Document" and become a contributor.
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Year of Publication
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND: INVESTMENT SURVEY
Marja J. Preston e Ray Victurine
2012
N/A
Since 2006, the Conservation Trust Fund Investment Survey (CTIS) has been tracking the financial performance and investment strategies of trust funds throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The conservation trust funds described in this study manage endowment funds, sinking funds, or both. The information reported in this study is based on a variety of investments denominated both in the local currency of the funds home country, and in international currencies, including US dollars and Euros. The investments range from those held in local banks or fixed deposit receipts, to more complex investment portfolios managed by international investment firms.
This CTIS study is designed to provide information that can assist established CTFs in analyzing their investment strategies and to create a foundation upon which new CTFs can learn from the experience of others. The information in this study is intended to provide not only the trust fund managers, but also donor agencies and others involved in advising the trusts with examples of how successful trusts are managing their portfolios and leveraging their investment returns to grow the capacity of the funds. We will continue to expand the study over the next several years, creating more opportunities for the funds to share their strategies and learn from the experiences of their peers.
English
Not applicable
General
Others
Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.)
None
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND: INVESTMENT SURVEY
DADOS DE PRODUÇÃO DA PESCA ARTESANAL DA PROVÍNCIA DE INHAMBANE 2015 – 2022
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA PESCA E AQUACULTURA, IP
2023
Inhambane
2015-2022
Dados de produção da pesca artesanal da província de Inhambane
Portuguese
Not applicable
Marine Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments; Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices
None
DADOS DE PRODUÇÃO DA PESCA ARTESANAL DA PROVÍNCIA DE INHAMBANE 2015 – 2022
Especies Pesqueiras
Instituto Nacional De Inspecção de Pescado
2023
Inhambane
Lista de espécies pesqueiras na Provincia de Inhambane
Instituto Nacional De Inspecção de Pescado
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
General Information
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Especies Pesqueiras
National assessment of locally-managed marine areas in Mozambique
Marcos AM Pereira, Carlos Litulo, Raquel S Fernandes
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Protected Areas; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity; Community Use of Biodiversity; Threats to Biodiversity
None
National assessment of locally-managed marine areas in Mozambique
Estudo sobre os mangais do Distrito da Matola e Estuário do Espírito Santo, Baía de Maputo
Carlos Litulo, Raquel S Fernandes, Muri Soares, Marcos AM Pereira
2023
Maputo
2013-2023
Fundação Likhulu
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Biological and Cultural Diversity; Ecosystem Restoration; Threats to Biodiversity
Maputo Special Reserve; Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve
Estudo sobre os mangais do Distrito da Matola e Estuário do Espírito Santo, Baía de Maputo
Regulamento da Lei de Florestas
Conselho de Ministros
2024
N/A
A Lei das Florestas, estabeleceos princípios e normas básicas sobre a protecção, conservação e utilização dos recursos florestais, com vista a garantir a sua implementação eficaz e a contínua protecção, gestão e utilização sustentável do património florestal, ao abrigo do artigo 97 da Lei n.º 17/2023, de 29 de Dezembro.
Portuguese
Not applicable
Forest Biodiversity
Official Government Document
Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.)
Mágoè National Park; Gorongosa National Park; Banhine National Park; Zinave National Park; Limpopo National Park; Maputo Special Reserve; Niassa National Reserve; Gilé National Reserve; Chimanimani National Reserve; Pomene National Reserve
Regulamento da Lei de Florestas
Modelo das licenças de caça
MINISTÉRIO DA TERRA E AMBIENTE
2024
N/A
Imprensa Nacional de Mocambique
O Diploma Ministerial n.º 92/2024, de 22 de Outubro, emitido pelo Ministério da Terra e Ambiente de Moçambique, aprova os modelos das Licenças de Caça e da Senha de Caça, define que essas licenças permitem a caça de animais bravios conforme a legislação vigente
Portuguese
Not applicable
General
Official Government Document
Gênero e Biodiversidade
All Protected Areas of Mozambique
Modelo das licenças de caça
Lei n.º 17/2023, de 29 de Dezembro
Assembleia da República
2023
N/A
Imprensa Nacional de Moçambique
A Lei n.º 17/2023, de 29 de Dezembro, estabelece os princípios e normas básicas sobre a proteção, conservação e utilização dos recursos florestais em Moçambique
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity
Official Government Document
Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.)
Mágoè National Park; Gorongosa National Park; Banhine National Park; Zinave National Park; Maputo Special Reserve; Niassa National Reserve; Gilé National Reserve; Chimanimani National Reserve; Pomene National Reserve; Forest Reserves
Lei n.º 17/2023, de 29 de Dezembro
Lei n.º 13/2023- Lei do Trabalho
Assembleia da República de Moçambique
2023
N/A
ASSEMBLEIA DA REPÚBLICA
A Lei n.º 13/2023, de 25 de Agosto trata do regime jurídico das relações de trabalho subordinado em Moçambique, substituindo a Lei n.º 23/2007, de 1 de Agosto. O texto estabelece os princípios gerais das relações individuais e colectivas de trabalho, aplicáveis tanto a trabalhadores nacionais quanto estrangeiros, além de regulamentar regimes especiais de trabalho.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
General
Official Government Document
Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.)
None
Lei n.º 13/2023- Lei do Trabalho
A LONG-KNOWN NEW SPECIES OF THE TRACHYLEPIS MACULILABRIS SPECIES COMPLEX (SQUAMATA: SCINCIDAE) FROM SOUTH-EASTERN AFRICA
Barbosa, M. et al
2025
N/A
Annals of Carnegie museum
The Eastern African populations of the Trachylepis maculilabris complex have been formally described as a new species, Trachylepis farooqii. A total of 386 specimens were examined morphologically and 214 genetically, using mitochondrial (16S and ND2) and nuclear (RAG1) genes. The analyses revealed a distinct lineage with high genetic divergence and clear geographic haplotype structure. The new species is restricted to Eastern Africa and is distinguished by its characteristic orange dorsolateral bands. The congruence between molecular and morphological data supports its designation as a new species, bringing the total number of Trachylepis species recorded in Mozambique to 15.
English
No Restrictions
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Others
Biological and Cultural Diversity
None
A LONG-KNOWN NEW SPECIES OF THE TRACHYLEPIS MACULILABRIS SPECIES COMPLEX (SQUAMATA: SCINCIDAE) FROM SOUTH-EASTERN AFRICA
FISHERIES CO-MANAGEMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE
World Bank
2019
Cabo Delgado; Inhambane; Maputo; Nampula
2015-2019
The aim of this report is to contribute to the development of successful fisheries co-management in Mozambique and the wider region, by sharing lessons learned from the Artisanal Fisheries and Climate Change (FishCC) Project.
World Bank
The Artisanal Fisheries and Climate Change (FishCC) Project was implemented in Mozambique over a 4-year period between 01 April 2015 and 30 April 2019. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries (MIMAIP) of the Government of Mozambique, supported by an international NGO, Rare, and selected provincial and district authorities. The project budget was EUR 4,000,000, provided by the Nordic Development Fund (NDF), administered by the World Bank.
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Climate Change and Biodiversity; Communication and Public Awareness; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
FISHERIES CO-MANAGEMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE
The endemic plants of Mozambique: diversity and conservation status
Iain Darbyshire, Jonathan Timberlake, Jo Osborne, Saba Rokni, Hermenegildo Matimele, Clayton Langa, Castigo Datizua, Camila de Sousa, Tereza Alves, Alice Massingue, Jennen Hadj-Hammou, Sónia Dhanda, Toral Shah, Bart Wursten
2019
Todas as Províncias
PhytoKeys
An annotated checklist of the 271 strict-endemic taxa (235 species) and 387 near-endemic taxa (337 species) of vascular plants in Mozambique is provided. Together, these taxa constitute c. 9.3% of the total currently known flora of Mozambique and include five strict-endemic genera (Baptorhachis, Emicocarpus, Gyrodoma, Icuria and Micklethwaitia) and two near-endemic genera (Triceratella and Oligophyton). This project aims to combine existing data and expertise with targeted field survey data to identify and document Important Plant Areas (IPAs) in Mozambique, and to promote the conservation and sustainable management of these critical sites.
English
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity
General Information
Impact Assessment; Protected Areas; Threats to Biodiversity
Quirimbas National Park; Gorongosa National Park; Bazaruto Archipelago National Park; Maputo Special Reserve; Gilé National Reserve; Chimanimani National Reserve; Pomene National Reserve; Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve; Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone; Inhaca Biological Reserve; Primeiras e Segundas Islands Environmental Protection Area; Forest Reserves
The endemic plants of Mozambique: diversity and conservation status
Identifying Mozambique’s most critical areas for plant conservation: An evaluation of protected areas and Important Plant Areas
Sophie L. Richards, Harith Farooq, Hermenegildo Matimele, Tereza Alves, Castigo Datizua, Clayton Langa, Alice Massingue, Jo Osborne, Saba Rokni, Camila de Sousa, Iain Darbyshire
In this paper, we investigate whether plant diversity hotspots (based upon endemism and extinction risk of species) predict the presence of protected areas, to establish whether the development of the protected area network has been influenced by and is reflective of these hotspots. We use the Weighted Endemism including Global Endangerment index (WEGE) to quantify these plant biodiversity hotpots. We also evaluate the distribution of IPAs against the distribution of WEGE values to allow comparison with the protected area network and to better understand which IPAs are of highest conservation value.
Biotropica- Wiley
The Mozambique Tropical Important Plant Areas project sought to promote the conservation of Mozambique's flora through the identification of Important Plant Areas (IPAs). Here, we use the Weighted Endemism including Global Endangerment (WEGE) index to identify the richest areas for rare and endemic plants in Mozambique and subsequently evaluate how well represented these hotspots are within the current protected area and IPA networks. We also examine the congruence between IPA and protected areas to identify opportunities for strengthening the conservation of plants in Mozambique. We found that high WEGE scores, representing areas rich in endemic/near-endemic and threatened species, predict the presence of IPAs in Mozambique.
English
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Impact Assessment; Protected Areas
Quirimbas National Park; Marromeu Special Reserve; Niassa National Reserve; Forest Reserves
Identifying Mozambique’s most critical areas for plant conservation: An evaluation of protected areas and Important Plant Areas
As Áreas importantes de plantas de Moçambique
Iain Darbyshire, Sophie Richards, Jo Osborne, Hermenegildo Matimele, Clayton Langa, Castigo Datizua, Alice Massingue, Saba Rokni, Jeny Williams, Tereza Alves e Camila de Souza
As IPAS são um modelo reconhecido internacionalmente para identificar locais de importância nacional e global para preservar a diversidade de plantas e proteger as espécies e habitats de maior prioridade e os importantes serviços ecossistémicos que eles fornecem.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Esta publicação apresenta os resultados do projecto de cinco anos “Áreas Importantes de Plantas Tropicais: Moçambique”, uma colaboração entre o Instituto de Investigação Agrária de Moçambique (IIAM), o Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew) e a Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM). Com base em várias décadas de colaboração cientifica, este trabalho combinou pesquisa botânica e pesquisas de campo, colecta de dados existentes, desenvolvimento de capacidade no País e envolvimento com conservacionistas e planificadores de uso da Terra, para documentar e promover a conservação de Áreas Importantes de Plantas (IPAS) em Moçambique.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Impact Assessment; Protected Areas; Threats to Biodiversity
Quirimbas National Park; Mágoè National Park; Gorongosa National Park; Bazaruto Archipelago National Park; Banhine National Park; Zinave National Park; Marromeu Special Reserve; Chimanimani National Reserve; Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone; Primeiras e Segundas Islands Environmental Protection Area; Forest Reserves; Official Hunting Areas (Coutadas)
As Áreas importantes de plantas de Moçambique
The Important Plant Areas of Mozambique
Iain Darbyshire, Sophie Richards, Jo Osborne, Hermenegildo Matimele, Clayton Langa, Castigo Datizua, Alice Massingue, Saba Rokni, Jeny Williams, Tereza Alves e Camila de Souza
IPAs are an Internationally recognized standard for identifying sites of national and global importance for preserving plant diversity and supporting the highest priority species and habitats, as well as the important ecosystem services that they provide.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
This publication presents the results of the five-year project “Tropical Important Plant Areas: Mozambique”, a collabortation between the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique (IIAM), The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew) and Eduardo Mondlane University ( UEM). Building on several decades of scientific collaboration, this work has combined botanical research and field surveys, collation of existing data, building of in- country capacity and engaging with conservations and land use planners to document and promote the conservation of Important Plant Areas (IPAs) in Mozambique.
English
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Impact Assessment; Protected Areas; Threats to Biodiversity
Quirimbas National Park; Mágoè National Park; Gorongosa National Park; Bazaruto Archipelago National Park; Banhine National Park; Zinave National Park; Chimanimani National Reserve; Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone; Primeiras e Segundas Islands Environmental Protection Area; Forest Reserves; Official Hunting Areas (Coutadas); Others National Conservation Areas
The Important Plant Areas of Mozambique
Enabling Conditions for Blue Carbon Projects Mozambique
Fair Carbon
2024
N/A; Todas as Províncias
Fair Carbon has crafted an assessment to simplify navigating the complex legal and political landscape around blue carbon. This evaluation focuses on core legal requirements essential for developing blue carbon projects. Fair Carbon offers further analyses of supporting policies in the Appendix, providing a comprehensive understanding of the country's institutions, climate change strategies, and political environment relevant to blue carbon project development.
English
Not applicable
Coastal Biodiversity; Forest Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.); Climate Change and Biodiversity; Ecosystem Restoration; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Enabling Conditions for Blue Carbon Projects Mozambique
MAPA HISTÓRICO NACIONAL DE VEGETAÇÃO E AVALIAÇÃO DOS ECOSSISTEMAS DE MOÇAMBIQUE
Lötter, M., Burrows, J., Jones, K., Duarte, E., Costa, H., McCleland, W., Stalmans, M., Schmidt, E, Darbyshire, I., Richards, S., Soares, M., Grantham, H., Matimele, H. Sousa, C., Alves, T., Zolho, R., Nicolau, D., Ribeiro, N., Macamo, C., Massingue, A., & Bandeira S.
2023
Todas as Províncias
3 anos de colecta de dados
O projeto abordou a avaliação das Áreas-Chave para a Biodiversidade (KBAs) em Moçambique, identificando 29 KBAs terrestres e marinhas, e realizou uma avaliação geral da lista vermelha de espécies de animais endêmicos ou quase endêmicos. Além disso, iniciou a elaboração de um mapa histórico atualizado dos ecossistemas do país, com a colaboração de instituições nacionais e internacionais, como o Instituto de Pesquisa Agrária de Moçambique (IIAM), a Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM), entre outros. O projeto foi dividido em três fases, financiadas pelo Programa SPEED+ nas duas primeiras etapas e pela Agência Francesa para o Desenvolvimento (AFD) e pelo Fundo Francês para o Meio Ambiente (FFEM) na terceira fase, através do programa COMBO+.
Wildlife Conservation Society
Assistiu-se a um rápido crescimento económico e populacional em Moçambique, que levou a uma significativa transformação dos habitats naturais, particularmente das florestas, que passaram a ser zonas agrícolas e pradarias degradadas. Dos 162 tipos de ecossistemas avaliados, uma porção significativa da área terrestre de Moçambique foi transformada para uso humano, deixando cerca de 75,5% de áreas naturais até 2020. Os resultados revelaram uma preocupante classificação inicial de ecossistemas em risco, especialmente nas regiões costeiras e partes do interior centro e norte. Urgem esforços de conservação para reverter essa tendência e o planejamento de conservação é crucial para identificar prioridades e mitigar a perda de biodiversidade.
Maps and georeferenced data (images, shp files, etc.)
Climate Change and Biodiversity
All Protected Areas of Mozambique
MAPA HISTÓRICO NACIONAL DE VEGETAÇÃO E AVALIAÇÃO DOS ECOSSISTEMAS DE MOÇAMBIQUE
Pesca Artesenal na Baia de Inhambane: Uma Perspectiva Comparativa entre os Centros de Pescas de Chicuque /Município de Maxixe e Muelé/Município de Inhambane em Moçambique.
Zacarias Augusto Rungo
2020
Inhambane
Revista de Geografia e Etnociência
A pesca artesanal ocupa um lugar significativo na economia de Moçambique, sendo considerado hoje uma das principais contribuintes para o auto-emprego e para a melhoria de renda familiar da população das regiões costeiras. Sendo assim, o presente capitulo objectiva analisar comparativamente a pesca artesanal praticada na baia de Inhambane na referente às principais artes de pescas, bem como no contributo que a actividade representa na melhoria da renda familiar e na rarantia de condições básicas de sobrevivencia das comunidades pesqueiras associadas aos centros de pesca de Chicuque no Município de Maxixe e de Muelé no Município de Inhambane em Moçambique.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Others
Health & Biodiversity; Community Use of Biodiversity
None
Pesca Artesenal na Baia de Inhambane: Uma Perspectiva Comparativa entre os Centros de Pescas de Chicuque /Município de Maxixe e Muelé/Município de Inhambane em Moçambique.
Seagrass Invertebrate Fisheries, Their Value Chains and the Role of LMMAs in Sustainability of the Coastal Communities—Case of Southern Mozambique
Invertebrate gleaning within seagrass meadows is a common activity across eastern African communities that depend on fisheries for their livelihoods. Based on a case study of two contrasting sites, Maputo Bay (MB) and Inhambane Bay (IB), this study documents, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the gleaning activity, its value chain and stakeholders, paying particular attention to the recently created Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) within IB, boasting creativity in seagrass invertebrate fishery management. Twenty-four common edible species were identified for MB, and 15 for IB; nearly all gleaners were women and children.
English
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity; Community Use of Biodiversity
None
Seagrass Invertebrate Fisheries, Their Value Chains and the Role of LMMAs in Sustainability of the Coastal Communities—Case of Southern Mozambique
Long-term changes in seagrass coverage and potential links to climate-related factors: the case of Inhambane Bay, southern Mozambique
Manuela Amone-Mabuto, Salomão Bandeira, Armindo da Silva
2017
Inhambane
Journal of Marine Science
This study aims to assess seagrass coverage area variations during a 21-year period (from 1992 to 2013) in Inhambane Bay (Mozambique) by means of satellite image analysis using SPOT (2.5 m resolution) and Landsat images (30 m). The study also provides information on the structure of Thalassia hemprichii, the most common species within the Bay. The combination of SPOT 5 and Landsat TM imagery for assessment of seagrass vegetation changes was a means of capturing aerial and temporal details of seagrasses at different scales and coverage.
English
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity; Community Use of Biodiversity
None
Long-term changes in seagrass coverage and potential links to climate-related factors: the case of Inhambane Bay, southern Mozambique
Boletim Estatístico da Pesca e Aquacultura
Nelson Afonso
2017
Todas as Províncias
2006-2017
A presente publicação constitui a segunda edição do Sector, que visa disseminar a informação estatística sobre a produção da pesca industrial, semi-industrial, artesanal e de aquacultura, exportação e importação de produtos da pesca, consumo per capita de pescado, licenciamento da pesca e licenciamento sanitário, receitas provenientes das licenças de pesca e das taxas de inspecção de pescado e a execução orçamental do Sector no período de 2006 a 2017.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Official Government Document
Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Boletim Estatístico da Pesca e Aquacultura
Boletim Estatístico da Pesca e Aquacultura
Nelson Afonso
2017
Todas as Províncias
2006-2017
A presente publicação constitui a segunda edição do Sector, que visa disseminar a informação estatística sobre a produção da pesca industrial, semi-industrial, artesanal e de aquacultura, exportação e importação de produtos da pesca, consumo per capita de pescado, licenciamento da pesca e licenciamento sanitário, receitas provenientes das licenças de pesca e das taxas de inspecção de pescado e a execução orçamental do Sector no período de 2006 a 2017.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Official Government Document
Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Boletim Estatístico da Pesca e Aquacultura
Coastal community’s perceptions on the role of seagrass ecosystems for coastal protection and implications for management
M. Amone-Mabuto, M. Mubai , S. Bandeira , M.S. Shalli, J.B. Adams, B.R. Lugendo, J. Hollanderf
2023
Inhambane; Maputo
In this study, we analyse the perceptions of coastal communities on the (1) socio-economic and ecological values of seagrass meadows and their threats, (2) coastal protection benefits of seagrass ecosystems and (3) willingness among coastal communities to restore seagrass meadows, with the intention to improve seagrass ecosystem management.
Elsevier Ltd
Using social research methods, such as Nominal Group Technique, Key Informant Interviews and household surveys, this study explored the association between seagrass ecosystem services and the perceptions of coastal communities on socio-ecological values including ecosystem-based adaptations in Maputo and Inhambane Bays, Mozambique.
English
Not applicable
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Climate Change and Biodiversity; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Coastal community’s perceptions on the role of seagrass ecosystems for coastal protection and implications for management
ABORDAGEM HISTÓRICA E SOCIOCULTURAL DO POVOADO DE PESCADORE SARTESANAIS DE MONGUÉ NO MUNICÍPIO DE MAXIXE
RUNGO, Zacarias Augusto CHITATA, Joaquim Gomes Andre
Nesse contexto, esse trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os aspectos históricos e socioculturais da comunidade de pescadores artesanais de Mongué, no litoral da baia de Inhambane, Município da Maxixe mediante um trabalho de campo coadjuvado por um levantamento bibliográfico e documental. Como também foram utilizados recursos do Google Earth Pro, ArcGis 10.5 para produção de mapas e análise de imagens satélites, a partir dos trabalhos de observações em campo.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity; Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Biological and Cultural Diversity; Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures; Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices
None
ABORDAGEM HISTÓRICA E SOCIOCULTURAL DO POVOADO DE PESCADORE SARTESANAIS DE MONGUÉ NO MUNICÍPIO DE MAXIXE
Avaliação das Medidads de Gestão adaptadas para a Pescaria de Gamba e Fauna Acompanhate
Ministério do Mar, Água Interiores e Pescas
2019
Inhambane; Maputo; Sofala
Tendo em conta que não existe um Plano de Gestão para a pescaria de camarão de profundidade (gamba) nem de crustáceos de profundidade, mas apenas uma série de medidas de gestão que foram sendo tomadas ao longo do tempo, o objectivo deste estudo é o de elaborar uma avaliação da situação actual da implementação das medidas de gestão tomadas e do seu impacto na pescaria como um todo, com vista a servir de base para a elaboração de um PGP-CF que: a) Estabeleça as medidas de gestão específicas para permitir a sustentabilidade da pescaria; e, b) Considere os aspectos relevantes da pesca dentro dos princípios da Abordagem Ecossistémica da Gestão da Pesca
Ministério do Mar, Aguas Interiores e Pescas
O projecto constitui parte de uma iniciativa regional dos países do Sudoeste do Oceano Índico com o objectivo de reforçar a contribuição do sector das pescas na redução da pobreza. Integra acções complementares no âmbito da governação, do apoio ao sector privado e às comunidades pesqueiras.
Portuguese
Special Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity; Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Official Government Document
Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.); Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Avaliação das Medidads de Gestão adaptadas para a Pescaria de Gamba e Fauna Acompanhate
Avaliação do Plano de Gestão de Pescaria de Linha das Águas Marítimas de Moçambique (2014-2018) – PGP-PL
O projecto constitui parte de uma iniciativa regional dos países do Sudoeste do Oceano Índico com o objectivo de reforçar a contribuição do sector das pescas na redução da pobreza. Integra acções complementares no âmbito da governação, do apoio ao sector privado e às comunidades pesqueiras.
Ministério do Mar, Águas Interiores e Pescas
O objecto do presente relatório é a avaliação da implementação do Plano de Gestão dos Recursos Acessíveis a Pesca a Linha de Moçambique (2014-2018) – PGP-LP (2014-2018). Esta constitui a primeira componente (parte) do referido estudo, sendo que as ilações e recomendações aqui apresentadas servem de base para a elaboração do Plano de Gestão (2020-2024).
Portuguese
Special Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity; Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Official Government Document
Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.); Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Avaliação do Plano de Gestão de Pescaria de Linha das Águas Marítimas de Moçambique (2014-2018) – PGP-PL
A Dataset of Marine Macroinvertebrate Diversity from Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe
Marta Bento, Henrique Niza, Alexandra Cartaxana, Salomão Bandeira, José Paula and Alexandra Marçal Correia
In this paper, we provide a dataset on five phyla (Annelida, Arthropoda, Cnidaria, Echinodermata and Mollusca) of marine invertebrates from Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe achieved through an extensive data search of digital platforms, scientific literature, and natural history collections. The taxonomic and geographical coverage were thoroughly reviewed and validated. The dataset is deposited in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and can be downloaded at https://www.gbif.org/dataset/3e0 e4ec9-1905-4cae-9691-c0fa79361ac3 (accessed on 6 March 2023). All users can access the data under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
ResearchGate
In Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe marine macroinvertebrates are important for the livelihood and food security of local populations. We compiled a dataset on marine invertebrates from Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe through an extensive data search of digital platforms, scientific literature, and natural history collections (NHC). This dataset encompasses data from 1816 to 2023 and comprises 20,122 records, representing 617 families, 1552 genera, 2137 species, providing species occurrence in mangrove forests, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and other coastal and offshore habitats.
English
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Others
Impact Assessment
None
A Dataset of Marine Macroinvertebrate Diversity from Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe
A socio-ecological survey in Inhambane Bay mangrove ecosystems: Biodiversity, livelihoods, and conservation
Juliana Come, Nasreen Peer, José L. Nhamussua, Nelson AF. Miranda, C´elia CF. Macamo, Antonio S. Cabral, Horacio Madivadua, Daniel Zacarias, Junior Narciso, Bernadette Snow
2023
Inhambane
This paper aimed to explore the relationships between social and ecological perspectives of mangroves in Inhambane Bay. Thus, the objectives of this study were to (1) describe the mangrove ecosystems around Inhambane Bay, (2) understand community interactions and perceptions of these mangroves, and (3) identify future research areas based on community needs.
Elsevier Ltd
This study is among the first to involve local community leaders as academic co-authors, thus highlighting the value of local ecological knowledge and community involvement, both of which are necessary for a comprehensive understanding of mangrove ecosystems. Social and ecological approaches were integrated to describe mangrove ecosystems, perceived ecosystem services and benefits to local communities. This study has identified areas of increased mangrove cover and areas with disturbance. This study shows that community initiatives for law enforcement and mangrove restoration play an important role in raising awareness and actively protecting mangroves.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Impact Assessment; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity; Community Use of Biodiversity
None
A socio-ecological survey in Inhambane Bay mangrove ecosystems: Biodiversity, livelihoods, and conservation
Boletim Estatístico da Pesca e Aquacultura 2009 – 2020
MINISTÉRIO DO MAR, ÁGUAS INTERIORES E PESCAS
2020
Todas as Províncias
MINISTÉRIO DO MAR, ÁGUAS INTERIORES E PESCAS
A presente publicação constitui a quarta edição do boletim estatístico do Sector, que visa disseminar a informação estatística sobre a produção da pesca industrial, semi-industrial, artesanal e de aquacultura, exportação e importação de produtos da pesca, consumo per capita de pescado, licenciamento da pesca e licenciamento sanitário, receitas provenientes das licenças de pesca e das taxas de inspecção de pescado no período de 2009 a 2020.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures; Community Use of Biodiversity
None
Boletim Estatístico da Pesca e Aquacultura 2009 – 2020
AVALIAÇÃO FINAL DO IMPACTO DO PROJECTO DE PESCA ARTESANAL E DE CO-GESTÃO (PPACG)
Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento da Pesca e Aquacultura
2017
Inhambane
a presente brochura tem por finalidade apresentar os resultados quantitativos sócioeconómicos, dos principais intervenientes na pesca artesanal, incluindo pescadores, comerciantes e compradores de pescado, carpinteiros navais, mecânicos, e redeiros entre outros, prevalecente no final da execução do Projecto da Pesca Artesanal e Co-Gestão (PPACG) na Baía de Inhambane.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures
None
AVALIAÇÃO FINAL DO IMPACTO DO PROJECTO DE PESCA ARTESANAL E DE CO-GESTÃO (PPACG)
Avaliação do Plano de Gestão de Pescaria do Camarão no Banco de Sofala
MINISTÉRIO DO MAR, ÁGUAS INTERIORES E PESCAS
2019
Sofala
MINISTÉRIO DO MAR, ÁGUAS INTERIORES E PESCAS
No quadro do reforço da gestão dos recursos pesqueiros, o MIMAIP através do FFP e inserido no plano de actividades da ADNAP, esta última responsável pela gestão das pescarias e pelo ordenamento da actividade de pesca, lançou um concurso, seleccionou e contratou os serviços da intellica, empresa nacional de consultoria, para a realização dos seguintes estudos: (i) Avaliação da implementação do actual PGP-CS/BS 2014-2018 e elaboração do PGP-CS/BS 2020-2024; (ii) Avaliação da pescaria de Gamba e elaboração do PGP-CP 2010-2024; e (iii) Avaliação da implementação do PGP-LINHA 2014-2018 e elaboração do PGPLINHA (2020-2024). O objecto do presente relatório é a avaliação da implementação do PGP-CS/BS (2014- 2018).
Portuguese
Special Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures; Impact Assessment
None
Avaliação do Plano de Gestão de Pescaria do Camarão no Banco de Sofala
Ecosystem-wide responses to fire and large mammal herbivores in an African savanna
Tara Joy Massad, Osvaldo Jacinto Abrão, Hermínio António, Acácio Chechene, Beto Soares C. Tenente, Arquimedes André, Diolinda Félix Mundoza, Marc E. Stalmans, Kaitlyn M. Gaynor, Luís Junior Comissario Mandlate, Mark-Oliver Rödel, Piotr Naskrecki
This study investigates the interaction between fires and large mammal herbivores (LMH) in maintaining savanna structure. Despite the importance of these factors, there are few experiments in this context, and the relationships between environmental variation and biodiversity are poorly understood. The study manipulated the presence of LMH and fires in the dry season in a tropical African savanna, also exploring environmental variables such as soil and foliar quality, vegetation cover, and nearby water sources. After one year of experimental treatments, changes in vegetation were evident. Shrub abundance and richness and grass richness were higher in the absence of LMH, while grass biomass tripled in burned plots compared to unburned plots.
English
No Restrictions
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity; Forest Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Ecosystem Restoration; Protected Areas
Gorongosa National Park
Ecosystem-wide responses to fire and large mammal herbivores in an African savanna
Identifying Mozambique’s most critical areas for plant conservation: An evaluation of protected areas and Important Plant Areas
Sophie Richards, , Harith Farroq, Hermenegildo Matimele, , Tereza Alves, Castigo Datizua, Clayton Langa, Alice Massingue, Jo Osborne, Saba Rokni, Camila de Souza, Iain Darbyshire
2023
Todas as Províncias
Biotropica- Wiley
Successful protected area networks must represent biodiversity across taxonomic groups. However, too often plant species are overlooked in conservation planning, and the resulting protected areas may, as a result, fail to encompass the most important sites for plant diversity. The Mozambique Tropical Important Plant Areas project sought to promote the conservation of Mozambique's flora through the identification of Important Plant Areas (IPAs). Here, we use the Weighted Endemism including Global Endangerment (WEGE) index to identify the richest areas for rare and endemic plants in Mozambique and subsequently evaluate how well represented these hotspots are within the current protected area and IPA networks.
English
Not applicable
Forest Biodiversity
General Information
Impact Assessment; Protected Areas; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Identifying Mozambique’s most critical areas for plant conservation: An evaluation of protected areas and Important Plant Areas
Mergulho científico. Técnicas de Coleta e Monitoramento de Recifes.
Yara Tibiriçá
2023
N/A
Este curso tem como objetivo capacitar mergulhadores, estudantes, gestores, pesquisadores de biologia e áreas afins em técnicas subaquáticas utilizadas tanto na pesquisa científica quanto em monitoramento de recifes de corais. Os alunos aprenderão técnicas avançadas de mergulho, métodos de coleta de dados e análise de informações, bem como a identificação de indicadores de saúde dos corais e de espécies associadas.
Manual desenvolvido para o curso de mergulho científico e monitoramento de corais para o Centro de Mergulho de Maputo em 2023
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Others
Environmental Education; Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Mergulho científico. Técnicas de Coleta e Monitoramento de Recifes.
Genesis, boas práticas e sustentabilidade dos Comités de Gestão dos Recursos Naturais: estudo de caso do Parque Nacional de Gilé, Moçambique
Amadeu António Jaime
2023
N/A
Portuguese
No Restrictions
General
Peer-reviewed article
Communication and Public Awareness; Environmental Education; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity; Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices; Community Use of Biodiversity; Threats to Biodiversity
Gilé National Reserve
Genesis, boas práticas e sustentabilidade dos Comités de Gestão dos Recursos Naturais: estudo de caso do Parque Nacional de Gilé, Moçambique
MOZAMBIQUE LAND USE AND LAND USE CHANGE ASSESSMENT (2001-2020): MANGROVE FORESTS CASE STUDY
This report estimates the current Mozambique mangrove forest cover and mangrove type distribution in the Country, aiming to identify the drivers of change and potential threats, and to determine the impact of the recent cyclones Idai and Kenneth through the application of a free access remote sensing technology. To this end, the County’s mangrove forest between 2001 and 2020 was assessed applying various national and international classifications, using the free open source software Open Foris – Collect Eart (CE) (Bey et al. 2015). This assessment was organised, coordinated, and conducted in strict collaboration with the Department of Biological Sciences, Eduardo Mondlane University – Mozambique, as part of the research activities devel...
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
English
Not applicable
Coastal Biodiversity
Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plans, Biodiversity Counterbalance Plans, and the like
Ecosystem Restoration; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity; Threats to Biodiversity
Quirimbas National Park; Bazaruto Archipelago National Park; Maputo Special Reserve; Marromeu Special Reserve; Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve; Primeiras e Segundas Islands Environmental Protection Area
MOZAMBIQUE LAND USE AND LAND USE CHANGE ASSESSMENT (2001-2020): MANGROVE FORESTS CASE STUDY
RECONHECIMENTO ECOLOGICO DA REGIÃO ROVUMA/LUGENDA, EM VISTA A CRIAÇÃO DE UM PARQUE NACIONAL/INTERNACIONAL
Tello Lobão e Dutton P. T
1979
Niassa
1979
Direcção Nacional de Pecuária- Serviço de Conservação da Fauna Bravia
O presente trabalho baseia-se num levantamento de reconhecimento real. O estudo preliminar da Reserva do Niassa e áreas adjacentes, Foi feito uso intensivo de bibliografia diversa pois embora seja excassa. Os dados apresentados devem ser considerados preliminares devido à brevidade do levantamento, resultando numa escassez de observações e de referências.
Portuguese
Not applicable
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Gender and Biodiversity
Niassa National Reserve
RECONHECIMENTO ECOLOGICO DA REGIÃO ROVUMA/LUGENDA, EM VISTA A CRIAÇÃO DE UM PARQUE NACIONAL/INTERNACIONAL
ARIAL SURVEY 0F THE AREA FRON NEGOMANE TO MUSSOMA ON THE EAST BANK OF TRE LUGENDA RIVER, PROVINCES OF CABO DELGADO & NIASSA, DONE ON BRHALF OR MADAL MOÇAMBIQUE-RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTEGRATED CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ICDP)
Dutton Paul e Ransay Sheila
1992
Cabo Delgado; Niassa
1991
Cover Picture
The Niassa Game Reserve, situated between the Rovuma and Lugenda rivers in northern Mozambique, is considered one of the country's most spectacular areas in terms of wildlife and scenery. The area's value has again been confirmed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) with its emphasis on rehabilitating areas of greatest biodiversity, rating it highly suitable for funding. The equally spectacular buffer zone, some 40kms wide, stretching east of the confluence of the Rovuma River from Negomana to Mussoma, has a diverse fauna in pristine habitats. The area has considerable potential for the development of a long-term Multiple Resource Use Area (MRUA), a management approach based on natural resource sustainability.
English
Not applicable
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Gender and Biodiversity
Niassa National Reserve
ARIAL SURVEY 0F THE AREA FRON NEGOMANE TO MUSSOMA ON THE EAST BANK OF TRE LUGENDA RIVER, PROVINCES OF CABO DELGADO & NIASSA, DONE ON BRHALF OR MADAL MOÇAMBIQUE-RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTEGRATED CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ICDP)
Conservation Master Plan For Sustained Development of the Bazaruto Archipelago
Dutton Paul, Roberto Zolho
1989/90
N/A; Inhambane
The Bazaruto Archipelago Master Plan, sponsored by World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) and Southern Africa Nature Foundation (SANF) is intended as a guide to assist the Mozambique Government in deriving maxium benefits from this unique coastal are through sustainable development and long-term environmental strategies.
WWF International
English
Not applicable
Coastal Biodiversity; Marine Biodiversity
Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plans, Biodiversity Counterbalance Plans, and the like
Ecosystem Restoration; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity; Tourism and Biodiversity; Community Use of Biodiversity
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Conservation Master Plan For Sustained Development of the Bazaruto Archipelago
A Spanish dancer? No! A troupe of dancers: a review ofthe family Hexabranchidae Bergh, 1891 (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia, Nudibranchia
Tibiriçá Yara, Pola Marta, Pittman Cory, Gosliner Terrence, Malaquias Manuel, Cervera Juan
2023
N/A
Organisms Diversity & Evolution
The nudibranch known as the Spanish dancer, Hexabranchus sanguineus, is a classic example with over 200 years of taxonomic confusion. More than 30 synonyms have been proposed for H. sanguineus and even a separate genus for H. morsomus. Here we present, for the first time a comprehensive review of all proposed names and an integrative taxonomic review of the genus, including morphological and molecular data. The Our results reveal that H. sanguineus is a complex of five species: four previously described and one undescribed species, one of the largest nudibranchs in the world: Hexabranchus giganteus sp. nov. The genus Caribranchus is considered a junior synonym of Hexabranchus Ehrenberg, 1828, and the ontogeny of the color and the ontogen
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Gênero e Biodiversidade
None
A Spanish dancer? No! A troupe of dancers: a review ofthe family Hexabranchidae Bergh, 1891 (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia, Nudibranchia