Manuel de Araujo has been the mayor of Quelimane City, Mozambique, since 2011. De Araújo’s extensive experience spans civil society, academics, business, and politics, and he is deeply involved in advocating for issues linked to urban and climate change. He plays a key role within institutions such as UCLG and ICLEI, where he serves on the Global Executive Committee and as Global Co-Chair for Resilience. In 2019, Araújo was elected Deputy Chair of the National Council of the Mozambican Mayors Association (ANAMM) Congress.