The Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND) and the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) have signed an agreement to promote ecological restoration in Chimanimani National Park (PNC). This agreement is part of the Biodiversity Conservation and Community Development Project (CBDC), which seeks to restore degraded areas and enhance biodiversity in the PNC and its buffer zone.

This milestone within the CBDC project, launched in 2021 with support from the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM), represents a significant effort in protecting biodiversity in Mozambique. The pilot project, led by BIOFUND through the Biodiversity Offsets Program (PCB), focuses on restoring natural habitats affected by extreme climate events, agricultural expansion, uncontrolled fires, invasive species, and artisanal mining.

Under the leadership of this project, the PNC will strengthen its capacity to contribute to the Mitigation Hierarchy and Biodiversity Offsets, as established in the Biodiversity Offsets Directive (Ministerial Diploma No. 55/2022 of 19 May). This joint commitment by BIOFUND and ANAC highlights their dedication to promoting biodiversity and environmental sustainability, marking an important chapter in the preservation of the natural heritage of Chimanimani National Park.