Inaugurated on 31 March by the Minister of Land and Environment, Ivete Maibaze, the “Biodiversity Wall” is an initiative of the company Reciclagem e Serviços Lda, in partnership with the Ministry of Land and Environment (MTA), Aeroportos de Moçambique SA, the Maputo Municipal Council, public figures and other conservation partners.

The initiative aims to raise community awareness about environmental issues, promote the preservation of Fauna and Flora, combat poaching, and provide an opportunity to showcase the country’s tourism potential, demonstrating to visitors arriving in Mozambique that the country remains committed to protecting and preserving its rich Biodiversity.

Comprising 45 stunning murals, each measuring around 24m², the “Biodiversity Wall” displays the diversity of Mozambique’s terrestrial and marine fauna and flora. To continue its efforts in raising awareness about biodiversity conservation, the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND) is part of this project and dedicated its mural to a message focused on the protection of the seahorse, a marine species of great importance for maintaining the oceans and their ecosystems.

Despite their importance and beauty, some seahorse species are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss caused by the degradation and destruction of mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs, accidental capture in non-selective fishing practices, and the unsustainable trade of these animals for use in traditional medicine, aquariums and handicrafts.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Minister of Land and Environment said that the name given to the project, “Biodiversity Wall,” undoubtedly highlights public, participatory and constructive debates on biodiversity conservation, which have become a reality on the country’s governance agenda.

The inauguration of the “Biodiversity Wall” comes at a time when Mozambique is preparing to host the 7th International Congress on Environmental Education of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Communities, taking place from 4 to 7 July in the City of Maputo. This Congress represents a unique opportunity to share with the world the experiences and achievements that the country has already reached in the field of environmental education.

We invite everyone to visit the stunning “Biodiversity Wall” in the neighbourhood of Mavalane, located at the exit of Maputo International Airport, stretching from the SMS establishment to the railway bridge on Acordos de Lusaka Avenue. Join us in conserving biodiversity!