The 2007 Population Census in Mozambique estimated the country&#39;s urban population at 36%. Based on these data and on population growth rates, the projections made indicate 60% (or 17 million inhabitants) of urban population in 2030. Investments in urban planning and services must be carried out now, to prevent cities from being intensive in carbon terms, with disconnected and deficient services. The fastest growing urban centers are Maputo and Matola in the south, Tete, Chimoio and Beira in the center, and Nampula, Nacala and Pemba in the north. The large metropolitan area of the capital city of Maputo has a fluctuating population of 2 to 2.3 million people and represents the largest concentration of people vulnerable to climate change (MICOA 2009). Most of these people live in settlements with suboptimal infrastructure and lack basic public services. Most of Mozambique&#39;s major cities are located on the coast and are at high risk for climate change-related floods and water erosion, salinity intrusion and cyclones. The urbanization process is characterized by low-density settlements, with increasing pressures on local authorities to meet the needs of employment, infrastructure and basic services. As future demographic and economic growth poles, coastal cities must mainstream climate resilience now to avoid more intense adaptation and greater physical, economic and human costs due to natural disasters later. In addition, it will be critical to plan for migration away from coastal areas and reduce their currently high rates of expansion by developing new urban centers in safer areas. carbon, with disconnected and deficient services. The fastest growing urban centers are large metropolitan area of the capital city of Maputo has a fluctuating population of 2 to 2.3