Mozambique’s mega-dam plans may face obstacles

Significance

The 1,500-megawatt project could have a major impact on energy supply within Mozambique and the wider region. However, the government may face multiple challenges in getting the project off the ground.

Impacts

• Downstream impacts on the ecosystem would affect hundreds of thousands of people.
• Displacement and disputes over compensation could worsen the security situation.
• Established long-term critics, such as Justica Ambiental and International Rivers, will raise awareness of the project’s negative impacts.