Mozambique: Mozambicans Call for Tighter Governmental Regulations to Protect the Environment

Majority of citizens consider pollution a serious problem in their communities.

Key findings

• A majority (56%) of Mozambicans consider pollution a “somewhat serious” or “very serious” problem in their communities. o Citizens cite deforestation (23%), water pollution (20%), and trash disposal (17%) the most important environmental problems in their communities. o A majority (58%) see plastic bags as a major contributor to pollution in Mozambique.
• Almost four in 10 respondents (38%) say ordinary…