Mozambique's Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (Biofund) has approved a budget of 16 million dollars to support "biodiversity protection" activities in the country in 2023, it was announced yesterday.

With the money, Biofund will support the "operation of public and private sector conservation areas and some community areas," the organization said in a statement.

In 2023, the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity plans, among other things, to support the translocation of around 200 large animals to Gilé National Park and the installation of a research center on Mount Mabu in the north of the country.

According to the note, the institution also wants to "intensify environmental awareness actions" by holding exhibitions on biodiversity and other environmental education activities.

"In 2023 Biofund intends to do even more for biodiversity," he said, noting that actions will be implemented to "contribute to the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in terrestrial and marine areas" in Mozambique.

Biofund is a Mozambican private fund whose mission is to promote sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation, with a focus on the national network of conservation areas.