On the stage of the latest Job and Entrepreneurship Fair of the National Institute of Employment (INEP), held in Maputo City on April 11, 2024, the Mozambique Conservation Leadership Program (PLCM) left its mark by attracting more than 200 young people interested in internship opportunities in the biodiversity conservation sector.

The event was an exhibition of opportunities from several public and private institutions, which presented several employment initiatives and in-depth discussions on the challenges and possibilities of young people’s insertion in the job market.

The PLCM Internship Program was the event’s main attraction. These internships are not only a gateway to the professional world, but also a journey of discovery and growth, where beneficiaries have the opportunity to develop essential skills for biodiversity conservation.

During the event, Osvaldo Petersburgo, Secretary of State for Youth and Employment, highlighted the importance of widely disseminating the opportunities offered by the PLCM Internship Program. Furthermore, it highlighted the urgent need to establish partnerships with the tourism sector in Conservation Areas, opening doors to a world of possibilities for young people interested in contributing to the preservation of our natural heritage.

The PLCM, a program coordinated by the Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation (BIOFUND) in partnership with the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC), with funding from the World Bank and the Government of Sweden, continues to show its commitment to the professional development of young people. This participation not only emphasizes the importance of biodiversity conservation as an impactful career path, but also paves the way for a bright future for Mozambique’s emerging talents.