The Mozambique framework for anticipatory action and early response outlines strategies for managing cyclone impacts, enabling coordinated assistance across six provinces. With triggers for timely intervention and up to $6 million allocated from CERF, it emphasizes effective collaboration among partners while aiming to improve future responses through dedicated monitoring and evaluation efforts.
This document outlines the framework for anticipatory action (AA) and early response (ER) in Mozambique to address the impact of cyclones. Given the significant occurrences of cyclones affecting approximately 5 million people since 2017, particularly in coastal provinces such as Zambezia, Nampula, and Sofala, this framework aims to deliver coordinated, life-saving support across six prioritized provinces: Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Zambezia, Sofala, Inhambane, and Gaza.
Developed through a participatory process with input from the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and OCHA Mozambique, the framework contains specific triggers for mobilizing funding and response activities. These include a readiness trigger activated up to 120 hours before a cyclone’s landfall based on forecasts, an action trigger that prompts a response within 72 to 6 hours before landfall, and an observational trigger post-landfall up to 48 hours.
The framework delineates an action plan focusing on core objectives: disseminating risk communication and early warning messages, preparing temporary accommodation centers, and providing in-kind assistance such as shelter kits and hygiene products. Additionally, it aims to facilitate access to health, gender-based violence prevention, and WASH services, with a guarantee that early response activities will be executed within 2 to 4 weeks following a cyclone event.
For financial backing, the Emergency Relief Coordinator has allocated up to $6 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to facilitate necessary support in various sectors, including Food Security, Health, and Shelter. Furthermore, the World Food Programme (WFP) has pledged an additional $979,000 from its anticipatory action trust fund for the 2024/2025 season, with different funding tranches corresponding to the defined triggers.
This framework offers critical learning opportunities, with partners agreeing to undertake post-distribution monitoring and after-action reviews to inform future responses. This collaborative effort among humanitarian partners underscores the commitment to ongoing improvements and effective crisis management in the face of natural disasters.
Mozambique frequently experiences severe cyclones that pose a significant risk to its coastal population, particularly in low-lying areas where millions reside. Cyclones have increasingly impacted the region with rising intensity, leading to substantial humanitarian needs. This framework is crucial for timely and coordinated responses as these natural disasters are projected to continue affecting communities in the coming years.
In summary, the anticipatory action and early response framework in Mozambique aims to enhance coordination among humanitarian partners to effectively address the risks posed by cyclones. With established triggers for activating timely assistance and a commitment to learning from responses, the framework exudes a proactive approach to disaster management, ensuring support reaches vulnerable populations swiftly.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
