Africa-Press – Angola. Emanuel Ferreira, a specialist from the National Institute of Water Resources, said on Thursday in Luanda that the Programme to Combat the Effects of Drought in Southern Angola (PCESSA) has made significant progress, particularly with regard to the Cafu Canal.
In a press release from the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA), sent to ANGOP on Friday, the technician considered Angola’s progress in mitigating the effects of climate change as a successful project.
He highlighted that the consolidation of projects such as PCESSA reaffirms the Angolan government’s commitment to water security and the protection of populations, elevating the water sector to an essential pillar in the strategy for sustainable development and climate resilience.
The data were presented at the International Conference on Climate Change, which ended on Thursday, in a joint initiative between Angola and the European Union.
Emanuel Ferreira highlighted the Cafu Canal system as one of the main structural milestones in responding to water scarcity in the Cunene province, adding that the infrastructure has significantly improved access to water for human consumption and fostered agricultural activity, reducing the vulnerability of local communities to the cyclical droughts that plague the region.
Promoted by the Ministry of the Environment in partnership with the Energy and Climate Forum of Portugal, the event aimed to promote the exchange of good practices and climate adaptation strategies in the national territory, with funding from the European Union through the “EU-Angola Joint Pathway” initiative.
The conference brought together experts, policymakers and institutional representatives to discuss concrete solutions that guarantee a more inclusive future for Angolans in the face of global environmental challenges.
