Mozambican builder José Joaquim is making sure his family is safe from cyclones by constructing sturdy homes in the city of Beira.
After surviving Cyclone Idai, he learned resilient construction techniques and now teaches them to others.
These techniques involve using metal fixtures to reinforce roofs, providing better protection during storms.
Additionally, local volunteers in vulnerable coastal areas, like Praia Nova, work on evacuations and replanting mangrove forests to act as wind barriers.
Despite Mozambique’s minimal contribution to climate change, residents feel the impact and express frustration with other countries causing environmental harm.
This adaptation to climate change is crucial for the people in Beira as they face an uncertain future. (Source: BBC)
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