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Four countries exposed in the Dry Corridor
4 Central American countries, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, contain extensive areas of the Dry Corridor exposed to prolonged droughts and extreme rainfall associated with El Niño. -
10.5 million exposed in the Dry Corridor
10.5 million people live in the Central American Dry Corridor and depend mainly on subsistence maize and bean farming, which is highly vulnerable to El Niño. -
Honduras Strengthens Food Resilience
1.5 billion lempiras were allocated by Honduras to the 2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Coffee Production Incentives Program to strengthen food security and respond to climate emergencies.
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Four countries exposed in the Dry Corridor
4 Central American countries, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, contain extensive areas of the Dry Corridor exposed to prolonged droughts and extreme rainfall associated with El Niño.
10.5 million exposed in the Dry Corridor
10.5 million people live in the Central American Dry Corridor and depend mainly on subsistence maize and bean farming, which is highly vulnerable to El Niño.
Honduras Strengthens Food Resilience
1.5 billion lempiras were allocated by Honduras to the 2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Coffee Production Incentives Program to strengthen food security and respond to climate emergencies.
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Large-Scale Well Drilling and Water-Harvesting Plan to Address Drought
Government of Honduras initiative implemented by the National Program for Sustainable Rural and Urban Development in response to the water emergency associated with drought and the El Niño phenomenon. It comprises a large-scale well-drilling plan and the planned implementation of water-harvesting systems, prioritizing 103 municipalities with high levels of vulnerability and limited access to water. The intervention seeks to secure access to water, reduce climate vulnerability and improve living conditions in affected communities.
Water Infrastructure Response to El Niño and Drought 2026
Government of Honduras initiative implemented through the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock to address the water deficit associated with El Niño and drought. It includes the construction of geomembrane reservoirs and an investment of HNL 180 million for drilling wells and installing solar pumps and drip-irrigation systems. It forms part of the comprehensive response intended to secure access to water, protect agricultural production and strengthen food security in affected territories.
Agricultural and Livestock Production Incentive Program 2026
Program forming part of the Government of Honduras comprehensive strategy to address the effects of El Niño and drought. Through the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock, the program distributes seeds, fertilizers and livestock feed to sustain production, strengthen the resilience of the agri-food sector and safeguard the food supply. It is projected to benefit 150,000 producers nationwide.
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Honduras Zero Hunger by 2035
National strategy under preparation, led by the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras, which seeks to coordinate efforts by the Government and international cooperation to address food insecurity comprehensively. Its purpose is to create, during the next decade, the conditions required for stable, sustainable and comprehensive food and nutrition security, strengthen resilience to climate change and improve the quality of life of Honduran families. The official source reports that progress on the strategy was presented to the United Nations System in Honduras, but it does not yet document a formal approval instrument.
Executive Decree No. PCM-016-2026: Declaration of a State of Emergency Due to Meteorological Drought in 75 Municipalities
Honduran Executive Decree declaring a 120-day state of emergency in 75 municipalities of Choluteca, Comayagua, El Paraíso, Francisco Morazán, La Paz and Valle affected by El Niño, meteorological drought and water deficits. It orders COPECO, SAG and the institutions of the Interinstitutional Technical Committee to implement the Comprehensive Drought Management Plan through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and capacity-building measures. It authorizes the reallocation of public resources, the mobilization of international cooperation and direct contracting to address water, sanitation, agricultural production, food security, health and nutrition needs.
Decree No. 107-2026: Law for the Strengthening and Protection of Honduras' Agro-Industrial Sector, Energy and Tourism Projects, Livestock and Small Agricultural Producers
Decree No. 107-2026 enacts the Law for the Strengthening and Protection of Honduras' Agro-Industrial Sector, Energy and Tourism Projects, Livestock and Small Agricultural Producers. The Law declares the protection of agro-industrial, livestock and agricultural activities, energy and tourism projects, productive land and property, productive infrastructure, logistics chains and the transportation of goods, inputs, machinery and animals to be a matter of public order, national interest and national priority. It declares certain legally titled productive lands and improvements protected from specified forms of legal affectation; establishes preferential administrative processing and shortened deadlines; guarantees continuous movement of agro-industrial products, particularly perishable goods; requires safe logistics corridors in the event of blockages; strengthens institutional action against illegal occupation, invasion and usurpation; and establishes responsibilities for public officials who fail to comply with the Law. Application of the Law in recognized Indigenous and Tribal territories requires prior Free, Prior and Informed Consultation in accordance with ILO Convention No. 169 and the Constitution of Honduras.
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Strengthening Strategic Capacities for Water Security in Prioritized Watersheds of the SICA Region
The project aims to contribute to water security in prioritized watershed territories of the SICA region by producing technical diagnostic studies, cost-of-inaction/benefit-of-action analyses (BACI), and strategic water investment plans with bankable project profiles per watershed. It operates in 8 watersheds across 8 countries —Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic— incorporating gender, intercultural, and climate risk perspectives
Strategy for Technological Innovation to Improve the Productivity and Competitiveness of Supply Chains in Central America and the Dominican Republic
PRESICA developed a regional agricultural innovation model based on Local Innovation Consortia, which bring together producers, research institutes, universities, NGOs, and the private sector around value chains for corn, beans, cassava, and sweet peppers. The strategy was grounded in producers’ technological needs to drive research, technology validation, technology transfer, and extension services with a territorial focus. The project operated in eight Central American countries and the Dominican Republic, forming 22 local consortia. It contributed to strengthening national and regional agricultural innovation systems as a public good.
Integrating sorghum cultivation into agricultural systems in the Central American Dry Corridor
The project establishes a regional partnership for the sustainable intensification of the Dry Corridor through the integration of climate-resilient sorghum and forage crop genotypes. Through soil characterization and a digital recommendation platform, the project aims to increase productivity and water availability in vulnerable agricultural systems. The initiative, funded by the Government of New Zealand (GRA), will transfer technical knowledge and precision technology to producers, advisors, and students in the region.
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