Public Consultation for the Maputo National Park and the World Heritage Site Nomination

We are conducting a consultation process for three inter-related initiatives to conserve the proclaimed protected areas in southern Mozambique.

The proclamation of the Maputo National Park, which consolidates the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve and the Maputo Special Reserve.

The development of the Management Plan and Specific Regulation for the Maputo National Park.

The Nomination of a World Heritage Site comprising the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve and the Maputo Special Reserve.

How can I participate?

The Park will be holding a series of consultation workshops, Public Open Days and meetings in October and November 2021. Adverts for Public Open Days will be placed in the media.

At these events, we will present and discuss the proclamation of the Maputo National Park, the management plan and the nomination of the world heritage site.

Submission deadline

All Interested and Affected Parties are encouraged to review the draft documents, attend the Public Open Days and submit written comment by close of business on 24/11/2021.

How do I comment?

You can also do this by e-mailing the comment sheet to info@parquemaputo.gov.mz / consulta.rem2021@gmail.com or hand deliver it to the Park Headquarters. Alternatively, you can attend meetings and have your comments recorded there.

What will become
of the comments received?

Comment received will be collated into a Comments and Response Report. We will consider your comments, and make changes depending on how they meet the following criteria:

  • Is the comment clearly expressed and supported with sound reasoning?
  • Is the proposed change in line with relevant legislation?
  • Is the proposed change in keeping with the Park’s vision, management goals and objectives?
  • Will the proposed change result in any environmental, social, or economic costs or benefits?
  • Is there potential for conflict with other people’s rights?

If you are commenting on either the management plan or the regulation, please refer to the page number you are referring to, give clear reasons to back your comments and suggest alternatives with reasons. Positive comments are also welcome.

For further information, please contact

Miguel Gonçalves

Park Warden of the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve and the Maputo Special Reserve.
Cellphone: +258 (82) 7276434 and +258 (84) 7161970
Email: chifununo@yahoo.com

Neville Slade

Project Manager: Maputo Special Reserve & Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve
Cellphone: +258 (85) 7153 787
Email: nslade@peaceparks.org