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Mozambique’s Secretary of State for the Sea and Fisheries has called for improved coordination in the blue economy to enhance aquaculture production. Speaking at the Blue Economy Council session, he emphasized the need for an integrated approach that combines fisheries, energy, and tourism to ensure sustainable economic growth. The meeting aims to align sector priorities and strengthen public and
Africa-Press – Mozambique. Mozambique’s Secretary of State for the Sea and Fisheries advocated on Friday for greater coordination and sectoral integration to boost the blue economy and increase aquaculture production, aiming to supply the market and ensure the country’s development.
“For this event, we will focus on capturing experiences and lessons regarding the production and sale of aquaculture inputs, with a view to producing and supplying the market,” said Momade Arnaldo Juízo.
The official addressed the opening of the first ordinary session of the 2026 Blue Economy Council in Nicoadala district, Zambezia province, central Mozambique. He said that the blue economy, the sustainable use of ocean, sea and river resources for economic growth, demands an integrated vision, technical capacity, and, above all, coordination.
This sector requires a shift from sectoral logic to a systems approach where fisheries, energy, tourism, infrastructure, connectivity, environment, science, and finance converge, he said.
Juízo said that the session guarantees concrete results and strengthens public policies through better coordination between the government, cooperation partners, the private sector, academia, and civil society.
He said that the blue economy happens within communities and regions where water sustains people’s daily lives rather than from a distance.
He further challenged attendees to produce high-quality insights and consistent recommendations. He called for rigorous action focused on solid technical consensus and institutional commitments to bolster the Blue Economy Development Fund (ProAzul).
ProAzul Chairperson Osvaldo Petersburgo said that the session brings together key players from the aquaculture value chain. He described the meeting as a unique opportunity to identify solutions and align sectoral priorities.
The meeting supports ProAzul’s structural programmes, which aim to strengthen the blue economy value chain and transform the sector’s potential into sustainable economic growth.
The blue economy concept emphasizes the sustainable use of ocean and aquatic resources for economic growth while preserving ecosystem health. In Mozambique, the blue economy is crucial for the country’s development, particularly in enhancing aquaculture, which can provide food security and economic opportunities. The government has recognized the importance of integrating various sectors to maximize the benefits of marine resources, leading to initiatives like the Blue Economy Council to foster collaboration among stakeholders.
