National Biodiversity Policy of Honduras 2019-2029

The Policy establishes guidelines for the planning, management and sustainable use of biodiversity, recognizing its value for the economic and social development of the country. It focuses on the coordination and participation of various sectors, including government, companies, academia, indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, and civil society, with the objective of reducing biodiversity loss and guaranteeing equitable benefits for present and future generations. The general objectives of the policy are to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity, encourage intersectoral participation and coordination, and reduce biodiversity loss through unified efforts. Specifically, it seeks to strengthen institutional capacities and promote governance in the management of biodiversity, promote the conservation of ecosystems, species and genetic diversity through preservation and education strategies, and promote the sustainable use of biodiversity based on scientific knowledge. and traditional. The policy is structured into three strategic axes: governance and institutional strengthening, biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. In the first axis, it is proposed to decentralize and coordinate actions with relevant entities, create and harmonize legal instruments and implement efficient financial mechanisms. In the second axis, it focuses on strengthening in situ and ex situ conservation mechanisms, managing knowledge and raising public awareness, and implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation measures. In the third axis, sustainable use is promoted in a participatory manner, economic and non-economic incentives are implemented, and ecosystem restoration and cooperation between sectors are encouraged.