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“The drought has pushed many people to leave the countryside to either find work in the cities or take dangerous migration routes north to the United states.”

https://www.thenation.com/article/environment/honduras-migration-climate-change/

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“The first main issue in Honduras is deforestation. Honduras used to be full of rainforest but since 1996, the forest rangers began to cut down pine and maple trees from the rainforest, which has had a weakening impact on the environment.”

https://www.ics.uci.edu/~wmt/courses/ICS5_W13/Honduras.html

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“Honduras' high vulnerability to climate change is attributed to its high exposure to climate change-related hazards, such as tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, landslides and droughts, which devastates crops and critical infrastructure.”

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/honduras-environmental-technologies#:~:text=Honduras'%20high%20vulnerability%20to%20climate,devastate%20crops%20and%20critical%20infrastructure.

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My prediction is that colonialism has ruined the environment of Honduras, they have floods that can possibly never be solved, they probably won’t know how to stop the food.

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There’s lots of murders, robbing, in Honduras it's very shocking. You can't go there for vacation because you never know when some one is going to come and try to kill you, or rob you.

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The negative impact of climate related events is concentrated in the agriculture, water resources, ecosystems & fisheries, human health, and energy sectors.

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/honduras-environmental-technologies#:~:text=Honduras'%20high%20vulnerability%20to%20climate,devastate%20crops%20and%20critical%20infrastructure.

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International Trade Administration | Trade.gov

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Overview

According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Honduras is one of the most vulnerable countries worldwide to the effects of climate change. Throughout two decades, Honduras has been negatively affected by at least 65 (moderate and extreme) weather-related events generating annual economic losses equivalent to 1.8 percent of its GDP. Overall, the frequency of natural disasters is expected to increase as climate change intensifies.

Honduras' high vulnerability to climate change is attributed to its high exposure to climate-related hazards, such as tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, landslides, and droughts, which devastate crops and critical infrastructure. In November 2020, two consecutive Hurricanes (Eta and Iota) impacted Honduran territory, affecting approximately 40 percent of the population and 80 percent of the agricultural sector. These two hydrometeorological events have resulted in significant critical infrastructure damage. As part of the infrastructure damages, potable water and sanitation services are particularly vulnerable. In addition, migration from rural areas and population growth have pushed settlements into hazard-prone zones that lack water management systems, resulting in frequent flooding, water scarcity, and the increase of climate-related hazards in various cities and towns throughout the country.

The negative impact of climate related events is concentrated in the agriculture, water resources, ecosystems & fisheries, human health, and energy sectors. According to the Honduras Climate Fragility Risk Brief, the annual mean temperature in Honduras is projected to increase by 1 - 2.5 degrees Celsius by 2050.

Opportunities

Opportunities exist for U.S. technology companies that provide solutions for various disaster preparation, recovery, and reconstruction. Areas of focus include drought, environmental, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. In order to address floods and high socio-ecological vulnerabilities in Honduras' Sula Valley region, for example, local authorities are evaluating potential solutions and mitigation alternatives such as the construction of hydro-electric dams, dredging, reconstruction and maintenance of riverbanks. Best prospects are in the environmental remediation (including waste management) and water/wastewater sectors.

Resources

Trade Events: Natural Disaster Expo (March 1-2, 2023).

Show Site: https://www.ndemiami.com/

Additional resources:

Ministry of Environment: (MIAMBIENTE)

Emergency Preparedness Commission (COPECO)
http://copeco.gob.hn
U.S. Commercial Service Contact:

Name: Rossana Lobo

Position: Senior Commercial Specialist

Email: Rossana.Lobo@trade.gov

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According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Honduras is one of the most vulnerable countries worldwide to the effects of climate change. Throughout two decades, Honduras has been negatively affected by at least 65 (moderate and extreme) weather-related events generating annual economic losses equivalent to 1.8 percent of its GDP.

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Honduras high vulnerability to climate change is attributed to its high exposure to climate-related hazards, such as tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, landslides, and droughts, which devastate crops and critical infrastructure.

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/honduras-environmental-technologies#:~:text=Honduras'%20high%20vulnerability%20to%20climate,devastate%20crops%20and%20critical%20infrastructure.

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International Trade Administration | Trade.gov

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Overview

According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Honduras is one of the most vulnerable countries worldwide to the effects of climate change. Throughout two decades, Honduras has been negatively affected by at least 65 (moderate and extreme) weather-related events generating annual economic losses equivalent to 1.8 percent of its GDP. Overall, the frequency of natural disasters is expected to increase as climate change intensifies.

Honduras' high vulnerability to climate change is attributed to its high exposure to climate-related hazards, such as tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, landslides, and droughts, which devastate crops and critical infrastructure. In November 2020, two consecutive Hurricanes (Eta and Iota) impacted Honduran territory, affecting approximately 40 percent of the population and 80 percent of the agricultural sector. These two hydrometeorological events have resulted in significant critical infrastructure damage. As part of the infrastructure damages, potable water and sanitation services are particularly vulnerable. In addition, migration from rural areas and population growth have pushed settlements into hazard-prone zones that lack water management systems, resulting in frequent flooding, water scarcity, and the increase of climate-related hazards in various cities and towns throughout the country.

The negative impact of climate related events is concentrated in the agriculture, water resources, ecosystems & fisheries, human health, and energy sectors. According to the Honduras Climate Fragility Risk Brief, the annual mean temperature in Honduras is projected to increase by 1 - 2.5 degrees Celsius by 2050.

Opportunities

Opportunities exist for U.S. technology companies that provide solutions for various disaster preparation, recovery, and reconstruction. Areas of focus include drought, environmental, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. In order to address floods and high socio-ecological vulnerabilities in Honduras' Sula Valley region, for example, local authorities are evaluating potential solutions and mitigation alternatives such as the construction of hydro-electric dams, dredging, reconstruction and maintenance of riverbanks. Best prospects are in the environmental remediation (including waste management) and water/wastewater sectors.

Resources

Trade Events: Natural Disaster Expo (March 1-2, 2023).

Show Site: https://www.ndemiami.com/

Additional resources:

Ministry of Environment: (MIAMBIENTE)

Emergency Preparedness Commission (COPECO)
http://copeco.gob.hn
U.S. Commercial Service Contact:

Name: Rossana Lobo

Position: Senior Commercial Specialist

Email: Rossana.Lobo@trade.gov

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According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Honduras is one of the most vulnerable countries worldwide to the effects of climate change. Throughout two decades, Honduras has been negatively affected by at least 65 (moderate and extreme) weather-related events generating annual economic losses equivalent to 1.8 percent of its GDP.

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The modern unresolved issue of environmental impact in my country is the result of people partially due to the fact they don’t take care of their country the way they are supposed to. They throw trash wherever they feel like it should be thrown. The other part is I guess mother nature. I’m not really sure what I mean by that but it seems like that there is something that is causing the droughts, flood, etc. I think it's climate change because the whether can change quickly, it goes from being cool in the morning, to hot in the afternoon, to raining in the night, there is this thing that I know it's called a quebrada, it's like a river so when it rains a lot the river starts to get higher and higher to the point where it makes a flood, some are near people’s houses to.

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The modern issue that Honduras is facing is since 2013, widespread insecurity, poverty, and high levels of violence have displaced many people within and beyond Honduras' borders. It is estimated that at least 247,000 Hondurans (2.7% of the population) have been internally displaced between 2008–2022.

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Their independence journey was independence from Spain came in 1821 and from Mexico in 1823, when Honduras joined in the formation of the United Provinces of Central America. Conservatives in Honduras took control under Francisco Ferrera, who became the first constitutional president on January 1, 1841.

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The enduring issue that connects to my country’s modern issue is environmental impact. A specific issue that Honduras is going through is environmental impact this includes floods, droughts, and landslides. All of these are bad for the environment, and people. This could impact many families' lives.