Climate Resilience

Santiago Herrera of COHEP, Honduras's business federation, says recurring storms and floods divert billions in public funds meant for development; he is calling for infrastructure designed to withstand climate risks, especially in the productive Sula Valley.

The Pan American Health Organization is funding improvements to water, sanitation, and hygiene systems at nine health facilities in the Central District (Tegucigalpa area) serving about 304,800 people, with work expected to be completed by November to help facilities maintain operations during water shortages and climate emergencies.

Honduras ranks third in the world for climate vulnerability according to 2026 international indicators, prompting COHEP to call for concrete adaptation measures and sustainable development policies to strengthen community resilience.

The Agriculture Ministry will spend 140 million lempiras (about $5.6 million) rehabilitating irrigation districts to improve water efficiency and boost crop production on 12,000 hectares, helping farmers adapt to climate variability.

The Tegucigalpa municipal government and the Agriculture Ministry signed a cooperation agreement to provide technical assistance and climate resilience support to 2,500–4,000 small and mid-size farmers in the capital's rural areas.