By 2027, the Norwegian government will have invested more than 4 million dollars in preserving the country's marine ecosystem and diversifying its economy.

According to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Mozambique, Haakon Gram-Johannssen, who was speaking at the launch of the Oceans for Development Program, the funding will also strengthen the institutional capacity of the marine sector by sharing experiences.

For the Minister for the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries, Lídia Cardoso, who led the ceremony to launch the program, the initiative will enable the sustainable use of marine resources through the Blue Economy.

Quoted by Radio MozambiqueShe added that the aim of this initiative is to promote the sustainable use of living marine resources and better protection of the marine environment.