One thousand tons of waste mark the end of the RRCM Project in Beira.

A new coastal cleaning journey was held this Friday in Praia do Estoril, in the city of Beira, under the Resilience to Coastal Waste Project in Mozambique (RRCM). The action marked the official closure of the project and was part of the program of the 3rd Marine Biodiversity Conference (BIOFUND). The initiative was attended by public and private institutions, civil society organizations and members of the local community.

During the morning, participants carried out various activities related to environmental education, with emphasis on awareness sessions on environmental protection; Promotion of Blue Coins, incentive to the circular economy; Cleaning of Estoril beach and weighing and compensation of the collected waste.

The President of AMOR, the organization promoting the initiative, revealed that the project allowed to collect about a thousand tons of solid waste throughout its implementation, equivalent volume to the garbage produced annually in the city of Beira.
“We did this sustainably on all beaches. We now hope that this work will be recognized with new support to continue to protect the environment,” said Stephane Temperman.

The Provincial Directorate of the Environment praised the involvement of the community and partners, considering that “actions like this are fundamental to ensuring a healthier future for all”.

The representative of BIOFUND, Jessica Schwein, highlighted the importance of biodiversity and local action.
“This activity is a reminder that biodiversity is not just a word, it’s about the lives that share with us this planet,” Jessica said.

Also present at the event, Sharon Matos, executive assistant of the RRCM Project, highlighted that this type of action has been replicated in several cities in the country.

“This project and its activities have also been developed in cities such as Maputo, Inhambane, Vilanculo, Pemba and Mocímboa. As happened here in Beira, we have worked closely with local partners, such as FACE and Tagumanicanave, also in other municipalities. It is with great satisfaction that today we count on the presence of such distinct figures to witness the impact of our work. Although this cycle is coming to an end, we hope to continue these initiatives, as they make a real difference for the communities, for our beaches and for all of us.

The representative of the President of the Municipality of Beira, the Councilor for Urban Management and Equipment, Manuel Joaquim, reinforced the commitment of the municipality with sustainability and called for the continuation of joint actions in favor of a cleaner and more resilient city.The RRCM Project was funded by the Government of the United Kingdom and was supported by the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRA), in partnership with local and international entities.