National Watershed Management Strategy in Honduras

The main objective of the Strategy is to guide institutional and community action towards the comprehensive management of the country's hydrographic basins, ensuring the availability and quality of water resources in the medium and long term. The specific objectives include: guaranteeing the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in the basins, promoting the active participation of local communities in the management of these resources, and strengthening the institutions and the legal and institutional framework related to the management of these resources. basins. It is articulated in several strategic axes, among which the following stand out: the strengthening of water governance, the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, the improvement of risk and disaster management, and the promotion of sustainable economic development through management. efficient use of natural resources. The proposed actions include the implementation of reforestation and restoration programs for degraded watersheds, the development of technical and organizational capacities in communities, the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, and the creation of financing and compensation mechanisms for environmental services. In addition, there is a need to coordinate efforts between different government institutions, NGOs and local communities to ensure integrated and effective management of hydrographic basins.