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Cloud Seeding Program through Rainfall Stimulation in Honduras

Start Date: 2026
End Date: N/A

Description

Program coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras and implemented by the Mexican company Startup Renaissance. It completed 20 rainfall-stimulation flights by dispersing a silver-iodide-based liquid over suitable cloud formations, covering an estimated 1.8 to 2.3 million hectares in agricultural areas and strategic watersheds. The intervention seeks to mitigate drought impacts, encourage rainfall, and support agricultural production and water reserves.

Observations

The published investment is approximately USD 750,000. The source reports private-sector participation of nearly 13 percent, including the sugar industry and vegetable producers, but does not clearly establish that this percentage represents a financial counterpart contribution; therefore, it is not recorded separately. The exact starting date was not published, so only the year 2026 is recorded. As of October 16, 2026, 20 flights had been completed and enough product remained for two additional operations, subject to weather conditions. The operational phase was approaching completion, while the technical evaluation remained pending. There was not yet statistical evidence attributing a specific increase in rainfall to the program. The publication does not identify a specific financing source.

Action scope

Subnational

Evaluated

No

Stage

Evaluation

Temporalidad

Short-term

Number of Years

N/A

Related elements

Budget in USD

Budget in USD
$750,000.00
Counterpart Budget
$0.00
Total Budget
$750,000.00
Annual Average Budget
$0.00
Financing Sources Financing Types
Public budget

Institutions

Institutions Institutions rols
SAG: Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock Execution and operation
Startup Renaissance Execution and operation

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