Millennium bim is reinforcing its commitment to the environment through a large-scale volunteering initiative that includes planting 4,800 mangrove and casuarina seedlings, over a total area of 4 hectares, in the provinces of Inhambane, Sofala and Nampula.
The initiative, part of the “Mais Moçambique pra Mim” Social Responsibility programme, involved more than 350 volunteers, including Bank employees and members of local communities. A total of 3,500 mangrove seedlings and 1,300 casuarina seedlings were planted, contributing to the regeneration of coastal ecosystems and to mitigating the effects of climate change. In the long term, this reforestation effort aims to promote environmental recovery and generate sustainable benefits for the communities involved. On Mozambique Island, the activity is being carried out in partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation, reinforcing the continuity, local effectiveness and community impact of the intervention.
“Thirty years ago, we put down roots in Mozambique with a vision that goes beyond economic growth. We believe that sustainable development demands respect for nature and for people. This coastal regeneration initiative symbolises our continuing commitment to a more balanced, fair and resilient future,” said Moisés Jorge, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Millennium bim.
This initiative forms part of Millennium bim's ongoing environmental strategy, which has been implemented through projects with real impact on communities and ecosystems. Among the initiatives, the volunteering campaign “Uma Cidade Limpa Pra Mim” (“A Clean City for Me”), carried out by employees in several cities across the country, stands out, as do the Brigadas Samorianas, an initiative that brings environmental education to schools; support for the Marine Biodiversity Conference; and the partnership with Maputo National Park, a UNESCO natural heritage site, reaffirming the Bank's commitment to preserving natural resources and promoting sustainability in Mozambique.
