President Daniel Chapo is attending the World Climate Action Summit in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday and Thursday, 11 and 12 November, as part of the 31st United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP31). Mozambique’s participation is primarily aimed at strengthening international cooperation and mobilising financial resources to address the effects of climate change, with particular attention to the most vulnerable countries.

The head of state’s visit forms part of the government’s broader efforts to secure greater international support for the implementation of climate adaptation and mitigation measures, at a time when Mozambique remains exposed to extreme weather events — including cyclones, floods, and droughts — that continue to affect infrastructure, agricultural production, and economic activity.

According to information released by the Mozambique News Agency (AIM), the country’s participation in the conference is intended to reaffirm its national commitment to global climate action, with a focus on mobilising partnerships and financing mechanisms that can strengthen the capacity to respond to the impacts of climate change.

Held under the theme ‘Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future’, the summit brings together heads of state and government to discuss environmental challenges and seek joint solutions to accelerate the implementation of international climate commitments.

Over the two days, Daniel Chapo is expected to take part in high-level meetings and events focused on the climate agenda, which represent opportunities to deepen dialogue with international partners on mitigation, adaptation, and financing measures.

The question of climate finance is of particular importance to Mozambique, given the need to mobilise investment to protect essential infrastructure, strengthen disaster prevention and response systems, and improve the adaptive capacity of the most exposed communities. In this context, international cooperation is considered a fundamental instrument for supporting developing countries in the implementation of climate policies — particularly those that face financial constraints in responding to the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

The conference also serves as a negotiating platform on the implementation of global climate commitments, including access to financial resources, the energy transition, and the strengthening of resilience in the most vulnerable economies. Mozambique’s delegation includes First Lady Gueta Chapo, the Minister in the Presidency for Civil Affairs Ricardo Sengo, and the Secretary of State for Land and Environment Gustavo Dgedge, as well as officials from the Presidency of the Republic and other state institutions.

The president’s participation represents an opportunity to reinforce Mozambique’s position in international discussions on climate finance and to advocate for greater support for countries bearing high economic and social costs associated with extreme climate events. No concrete financial commitments resulting from Mozambique’s participation in the conference have been announced to date.