CIRCOSOL Renewable energy in off-grid areas of Mozambique as a driver for socio-economic development, circular economy and environmental protection

About this project

CIRCOSOL, implemented in the rural areas of the Nacala-Porto and Meconta districts in Mozambique, isan integrated model of environmental and economic sustainability, combining circular economy strategies with renewable energy development, aiming to strengthen local capacities in the environmental and energy fields, promote environmental activism in communities in support of economic and social development, with a special focus on women's empowerment. Mozambique currently misses opportunities for socio-economic development and individual well-being because, due to poor access to electricity, it does not reduce the gap between renewable energy potential and energy deficit. The assessment highlighted several problems: insufficient awareness of the socio-economic benefits of using electricity; lack of economic resources of the beneficiaries; insufficient availability and experience of certified professionals in the sector; lack of investment in renewable energy that would increase access to energy and stimulate the market; lack of awareness on waste management and valorization of circular economy techniques, low participation in sustainable entrepreneurial activities by women. In this context, the project aims to promote the sustainable management and use of natural resources and innovative energy solutions to improve productivity and support circular economy business opportunities run by women and young people, acting on 3 phases: F1) Capacity building in the environmental and…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Mozambique

Sectors

Solar energy for isolated grids and standalone systemsEnvironmental education/trainingRural development

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Main focusBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributesDesertification · Main focus

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

LVIA - ASSOCIAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE VOLONTARI LAICI ONG/ON

Accountable

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Published by AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 23 Jan 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-013244-08-6.

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