Access to water is still limited in many areas of Honduras. Degraded watersheds affected by deforestation and pollution of both surface and ground water aggravate this critical situation. Urban areas (Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula) and several agricultural areas (Patuca basin) will face increased water scarcity in the near future. Honduras is currently considered one of the most vulnerable countries in Latin America, and climate scenarios indicate that existing water scarcity will be exacerbated by climate change and increasing variability. A growing population leads to ever-greater encroachment in areas prone to landslides and flooding. The perception of disaster risk associated with climate variability and change is high among Tegucigalpa’s population, but the association between disasters and climate change is still incipient.

This project seeks to increase resilience to climate change water-related risks in the most vulnerable populations in Honduras through pilot activities and an overarching intervention to mainstream climate change considerations into the water sector.