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I am 18 years old and I was born in Miami, Florida. I like to embrace my Nicaraguan ethnicity inherited from my parents. I was raised on the food, customs, language, music, traditions, etc. of Nicaragua; and even lived there for a short amount of time. Now, I am a student of Miami-Dade College, majoring in History. I hope with this visual representation, I can do justice in explaining the very worrisome topic of climate change's impact on Nicaragua.

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I was very passionate about this project. My composed bibliography surrounding the topic is very detailed and well-researched. I've also taken my own family's experiences into research, too. The efforts mean a lot to me because I plan on going to Nicaragua and experiencing the lush ecosystem and culture. The well-being of the country is just as important to me, as well.

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Climate change continues to be a threat to the entire Earth itself. Even here, in the United States, climate change is the cause of the devastating effects of natural disasters.

Take hurricane Milton, for example. The initial blow from the winds and floods caused major devastation; Meanwhile, the tornadoes it brought along took several lives with it.

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While these concerns grow globally, countries that are more susceptible to these natural disasters face a greater threat. More specifically, countries in Central America with less technological advancements.

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The topic of this presentation focuses on Nicaragua, a country in Central America that has significant historical value. Its extensive biodiversity and ecosystem is at a larger risk every year as global warming becomes more prominent.

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I want people who are interested in this topic to take more initiative towards saving our Earth, not only Nicaragua. Whether it means taking more volunteering services towards climate change or simply spreading awareness like I plan to do with this presentation.

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Nicaragua is a less-advanced country, where its economy relies on agriculture.

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The Adapting to Markets and Climate Change Project (NICADAPTA)

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The Adapting to Markets and Climate Change Project (NICADAPTA)

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The NICADAPTA plans to improve the living conditions of coffee and cacao farmers by lowering the damage done to them caused by climate change. They plan to do this by funding investment plans of coffee and cacao cooperatives, promoting different trainings for farmers, and improving their education, equipment and agricultural inputs. Heavy rains in particular ruin the suitability of soil for coffee and cacao production.

The website also explains that agriculture employs one third of the population; It also contributes 15% to Nicaragua's GDP. Coffee in particular is a vital part of national agricultural output and provides up to 25% of export revenues.

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Source for NICADAPTA information.

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Impact Evaluation of the Adapting to Markets and Climate Change Project in Nicaragua (NICADAPTA)

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Sector: Agriculture, fishing, and forestry

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The graphic shows how much global warming has affected the surface air temperature in Nicaragua. The gradual increase from blue (-50 through -10 Degrees C), to orange (10 through 30 Degrees C), and then purple (40 through 50 Degrees C) is very concerning and shows the quick effect of global warming.

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In this sixteen year old YouTube video, climate change and its effects are still clear to see. The Miskito people mentioned in the video faced even greater threats as the years went on.

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Nicaragua's Miskitos feel force of climate change - 8 Jul 08

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The same people from the sixteen year old video above, only three years ago.

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The same people from the sixteen year old video above, only three years ago.

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After the initial video in 2008, the Miskito village of Haulover faced hurricanes Eta and Iota. The impact was so severe, it created a lagoon in the middle of the island. Environmental scientists even went to the island to find out if it was even suitable for life. The frequent and stronger natural disasters in the area would ultimately push the Miskito people back into land and force them to leave their traditions and cultures behind.

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How Climate Change Has Upended a Nicaraguan Town’s Way of Life | NYT News

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Several efforts from different organizations are being made in order to halt the consequences of climate change, especially in Nicaragua. The world seems to be getting better at adapting to the severe changes of our ecosystems and society. There are some things we can do to help aid our Earth, as well. We can reduce our fossil fuel use and increase energy efficiency to reduce the harmful gasses in our atmosphere. Cities can improve infrastructure, making them adaptable to the changes of global warming. Volunteering in services that protect our forests and oceans is an extra step we can take, too.

The simplest thing anyone can do is acknowledge the fact that it is real. Many chose to ignore global warming, but spreading awareness and choosing to believe that it is real with severe consequences is the least anyone can do. We have the ability to hold off the damages or fix what's already occurred; we need to make the most out of it before we can't anymore.

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Nicaragua has actually made its own National Climate Change Action Plan (PANCC) in 2007. This was based on a series of studies on susceptibility, mitigation opportunities and climate change impact. Nicaragua is also very vulnerable to landslides, droughts, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. According to the source, Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Central America, with a per capita Gross Domestic Product estimated to be $2,900 in 2010. In comparison, economic gains are uneven within Nicaragua's population (USDS, 2011).

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Nicaragua | UNDP Climate Change Adaptation

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The Republic of Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, with an area of 129,494 square kilometers (USDS, 2011).149 Home to most of the Central American Volcanic Arc, the geographical variation in the country—from the Pacific Lowlands to the Amerrique Mountains and the Mosquito Coast along the Atlantic Lowlands—has contributed to Nicaragua’s status as a biodiversity hotspot. Nicaragua is extremely susceptible to hurricanes. Other natural hazards include destructive earthquakes, threat of volcanic eruption, and landslides. It is predicted that climate change will result in an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Therefore Nicaragua is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.The country’s abundant resources support most of its economy, about one-third of which is derived from agriculture, timber and fishing (USDS, 2011). Manufacturing (particularly textiles and apparel), services (retail, hotels and restaurants) and remittances also form a significant portion of the country’s economy (CIA, 2011; USDS, 2011). Social and economic conditions have improved in Nicaragua since 1991 (when the Sandinistas government ended), with its ranking on the UN Human Development Index rising by 25 per cent between 1990 and 2010. Still, Nicaragua remains one of the poorest countries in Central America, with a per capita Gross Domestic Product in 2010 estimated to be US$2,900, and economic gains are uneven within the population (USDS, 2011).Nicaragua has submitted only one National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in March 2001. The Communication established the National GHG Inventory with 1994 as its base years, it presents future climate change scenarios for Nicaragua for the 21st century, it includes vulnerability and adaptation studies to climate change for the water sector and it presents mitigation options in protected areas of the country, forestry and agriculture as well as a description of the National Climate Change Action Plan.A Second National Communication is under preparation and it will include a Second National GHG Inventory with 2000 as its base year, which is already completed.In December 2007, Nicaragua formulated its National Climate Change Action Plan (PANCC, Spanish acronym) based on a series of studies on vulnerability, mitigation options and climate change impact, whose objective is to develop adaptation measures for the most vulnerable sectors of the economy, such as agriculture and water resources and to contribute to the mitigation of GHG gases, particularly in the forestry sector.Nicaragua is in the process of publishing their first National Climate Change Strategy. The Strategy was conceived with the help of UNDP and the Embassy of Denmark and the main vulnerabilities taken into account for Nicaragua and the main actions proposed are focused on extreme weather events, leaving aside the analysis of gradual climatic changes.