The document details the anticipatory action and early response framework in Mozambique for cyclone mitigation, targeting areas at risk since 2017. It includes triggers for action, coordinated pre-agreed activities, and $6 million in funding from the CERF to assist affected populations. The framework emphasizes collaboration, learning, and rapid response to minimize humanitarian impact.
This document outlines the framework for anticipatory action (AA) and early response (ER) in Mozambique, detailing triggers, action plans, and financing arrangements due to frequent cyclonic impacts. From 2017, about 5 million individuals have been affected, predominantly in Zambezia, Nampula, and Sofala provinces, as cyclones intensify and become more frequent.
The aim of the framework is to coordinate anticipatory actions and early responses for populations vulnerable to cyclones across six provinces: Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Zambezia, Sofala, Inhambane, and Gaza, implementing AA in selected pilot districts for more effective assistance.
Developed collaboratively, the framework involved the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator along with OCHA Mozambique and the national technical working group focused on anticipatory action. It aims to offer streamlined support to communities facing cyclone threats.
The framework incorporates three types of triggers: a readiness trigger (120 hours pre-landfall), an action trigger (72 to 6 hours pre-landfall), and an observational trigger (up to 48 hours post-landfall), ensuring timely activation while maintaining safety for humanitarian teams.
Pre-agreed actions focus on vital areas such as risk communication, support in temporary accommodation facilities, in-kind assistance provision, and facilitating access to essential services, allowing for a rapid response within 2-4 weeks after a cyclone strikes.
The Emergency Relief Coordinator secured $6 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support the implementation of this framework. This funding enables assistance in sectors including food security, sanitation, healthcare, and protection against gender-based violence, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive necessary resources.
Opportunities for learning have been integrated into the framework, committing partners to joint monitoring and after-action reviews following activations. This will provide valuable insights for enhancing future responses and implementing successful practices.
Mozambique has been facing recurrent cyclones, particularly affecting its coastal regions and impacting the lives of millions. Historical data shows significant economic losses attributed to these weather events, emphasizing the need for a robust framework to manage their effects. The proposed anticipatory action and early response framework is aimed at mitigating the impact of future cyclones through pre-defined strategies and timely interventions.
The anticipatory action and early response framework in Mozambique aims to systematically address the challenges posed by cyclones through coordinated efforts and defined funding strategies. By establishing timely triggers and collaborative response mechanisms, the framework intends to minimize humanitarian impacts and enhance preparedness for affected populations across the nation’s vulnerable regions. Continuous learning and adaptation will be pivotal in reinforcing the effectiveness of this initiative.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
