The partnership between the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND) and the Commercial and Investment Bank (BCI) is driving the implementation of three new biodiversity conservation and community development projects across different regions of Mozambique, financed through the Bio Card Funds. The initiatives, taking place in the provinces of Manica, Niassa and Sofala, focus on solutions that promote coexistence between communities and wildlife while creating sustainable economic opportunities for local communities.

In Manica province, the Association NATURA Mozambique is implementing the project “Investing in Communities, Strengthening Coexistence with Elephants” in the Macossa–Tambara Conservation Area, part of the Greater Gorongosa–Marromeu Landscape. The initiative aims to strengthen the role of Community Natural Resource Management Committees (CGRNs) and implement measures to reduce human–elephant conflict, including the installation of electric fences, elephant-resistant grain stores and beehive fences. The project also promotes honey production as an alternative source of income for local communities. The initiative will run for one year and has funding of approximately USD 49,000.

In the Niassa Special Reserve, in Block L7 of the Lugenda Wildlife Reserve, the Lugenda Foundation is implementing the project “Artisans Training Centre and Revitalization of the Honey Project”, focused on training young people in carpentry and welding, as well as revitalizing community beekeeping. The initiative aims to expand employment and local entrepreneurship opportunities while promoting economic activities compatible with the conservation of natural resources. The project started in December 2025, will run for one year and has funding of more than USD 44,000.

In the Marromeu Complex, in the Zambezi Delta, the project “Building Resilient Communities to Promote Sustainable Coexistence in the Marromeu Complex” is being implemented. The initiative focuses on strengthening the resilience of local communities through the promotion of sustainable livelihoods. Key actions include strengthening community beekeeping, promoting conservation agriculture practices, environmental awareness initiatives, and strategies to mitigate human–wildlife conflict. The project started in November 2025, will run for one year and has funding of more than USD 42,000.

Since its creation, the Bio Card Funds have already supported nine small-scale projects, promoting innovative solutions for biodiversity conservation in different regions of the country and contributing to improving the living conditions of communities living in the buffer zones of Conservation Areas.