Summary
The Matutuíne Limpo Project aims to reduce marine and coastal pollution in the Maputo Environmental Protection Area (Matutuíne) by promoting a circular economy, environmental education, and community engagement. The initiative involves cleanup campaigns, the use of the KOLEKT app for waste valorization, and capacity building for the communities of Ponta do Ouro, Ponta Mamoli, and Ponta Malongane. The project expects to improve coastal environmental quality, strengthen climate resilience, and generate socio-economic benefits for approximately 2,800 people.
Goals
- Clean up the coastal area of the Matutuíne Environmental Protection Area (APA) by mitigating marine pollution, protecting ecosystems, and promoting sustainable development.
- Remove 100 tons of waste from the coastal zone.
- Implement circular economy practices through the KOLEKT app.
- Raise awareness among over 2,800 community members about biodiversity, waste management, and climate resilience.
- Strengthen the participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups in environmental management.
- Contribute to the improvement of local environmental quality and socio-economic well-being.
Results
- 20 tons of marine pollution removed.
- Communities trained and engaged in waste management and the circular economy.
- Significant increase in the participation of women and youth in environmental activities.
- Improvement of environmental quality across 85 hectares of the coastal area.
- Strengthening of the technical capacities of AMOR, APA, and local communities.
- Functional implementation of the KOLEKT system with digital traceability.
- Reduction of waste entering the sea and increased local income through the sale of recyclables.
Location
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Zitundo, Matutuine, Maputo Province, Mozambique
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