Talatona - The Angola Geological Institute (IGEO) and the British Geological Survey (BGS) signed, on Monday (17), in Luanda, a memorandum of understanding to support the sustainable development of the Lobito Corridor.
The BGS is one of the world's leading geological research institutions, with decades of experience in the analysis of environmental and terrestrial processes.
The agreement signed, with an initial three renewable years time life, aims to manage environmental impacts and the region's resilience to climate change.
The protocol was signed by the IGEO Chair, José Manuel, and the British representative Kathryn Goodenough, during a workshop under the theme “Geosciences and International Cooperation: Innovation for Sustainable Development along the Lobito Corridor”.
The cooperation also aims to strengthen the commitment between the two countries in geological research and the sustainable exploration of natural resources.
At the opening of the workshop, the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Corrêa Víctor, highlighted the relevance of the initiative and acknowledged that the Lobito Corridor is a fundamental route for regional integration, international trade and the growth of the Angolan economy.
In this regard, the UK Ambassador to Angola, Bharat Joshi, who witnessed the event, highlighted that the partnership between IGEO and BGS began in 2024 and aims to expand understanding of mineral resources, groundwater and geological risks along the corridor.
He said the UK values mutual respect in cooperation with Angola, thus, it is working to develop sustainable and inclusive growth, in the long term, for both countries.
IGEO Chair, José Manuel, on his turn, said that with the signing of the memorandum, the two associations move on to the next phase, which is the implementation of the project, with more detailed research, exchange of technical knowledge and strategies to ensure sustainable exploitation of natural resources along the Lobito Corridor.
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