Mozambique has taken another step towards strengthening disaster preparedness through technology with the graduation of 30 drone pilots and the successful completion of the Use of Drones for Disaster Monitoring and Management Project.
The initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation through the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM), reflects the country’s growing investment in digital technologies to improve disaster risk management and emergency response.
Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levi, who presided over the graduation ceremony in Maputo, described the project as a major milestone in adopting innovative technologies to address the country’s recurring natural disasters. Mozambique remains highly vulnerable to cyclones, storms, floods, drought and heavy rainfall due to its geographical location, making effective disaster monitoring increasingly important.
According to the government, drone technology will enable real-time monitoring of extreme weather events, rapid mapping of affected areas and faster delivery of critical information to emergency coordination centres. These capabilities are expected to improve the speed, accuracy and coordination of disaster response efforts while helping authorities make better-informed decisions during emergencies.
The graduation of the 30 drone pilots also strengthens the country’s technical capacity to deploy advanced technologies in disaster management, supporting efforts to protect lives, communities and economic infrastructure.
The project highlights Mozambique’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation to build greater climate resilience and strengthen national disaster preparedness as the country continues advancing its broader digital transformation agenda.
