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ReGeCom

A network for community-based natural resource management in Mozambique

ReGeCom strengthens community governance so rural communities can manage land and natural resources sustainably and participate fully in decisions that affect their lives.

We work with Mozambican NGOs, academic institutions and government partners to build strong community institutions, improve information systems and support better policy and practice for community-based natural resource management.

ReGeCom is a national network dedicated to improving community governance of land and natural resources in Mozambique. We unite more than 20 institutions around a shared vision of communities leading sustainable natural resource management.

What we do

Strengthen Community Institutions

We help communities establish and consolidate representative institutions and develop tools such as land use plans and community development agendas.

Improve Information Systems

We support community-led data collection and manage the Community Information System used for planning and decision-making.

Strengthening Support Better Policy

We contribute to refining legal frameworks, harmonising approaches and elevating community perspectives in policy processes.

Build Network Capacity

We support member institutions to improve their technical and institutional capacity and deliver effective work at scale.

Why our work matters

Mozambique’s rural communities depend on forests, land and biodiversity for their livelihoods. Without strong representation, clear information or practical tools, communities struggle to influence decisions or benefit from natural resources. Strengthening community governance ensures better development outcomes and stronger conservation of natural resources.

Looking Ahead

Our strategy

Our 2024-2028 strategy has been formulated with a conscious effort to scale the community governance approach to encompass communities living around and within protected areas.

Simultaneously, we aim to fulfil our internal objective of enhancing the capacity of our network members to continue supporting these communities.