1. Honduras’ experience on NAP

2. Context of Honduras
Located at the heart of Central America between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Population: 8.3 million (2013)
Developing country with a HDI of 130/ % of the households live in poverty, of which 38.4% live in extreme poverty.
Represents the 12.7% of the Central American GDP. Its national economy is sustained by remittances, industry, services and agricultura.
Very mountainous, steep slopes, high biodiversity, 91 protected areas, 22 watersheds.

3. Honduras Vulnerability
Due to its geographic location and biophysical characteristics Honduras is vulnerable to extreme weather events like tropical storms and hurricanes. It is also affected by the ENSO.
Due to its socioeconomic characteristics, climate vulnerability and sensitivity are increased.
In the last three years, GermanWatch's global climate risk index indicates that Honduras has been the country most affected by climate change. It is the most vulnerable country in Central America.
The University of Notre Dame's Global Adaptation Index, which measures the vulnerability and preparedness of countries in the face of climate change, in 2015 ranked Honduras with high vulnerability and low readiness, placing it at No. 124 out of 181 countries (ND-GAIN, 2017).

4. Honduras Climate Vulnerability
Main CC impacts
Effects
Drought
Changes in precipitation patterns
Floodings
Extreme weather events
Sea-level rise
Vectoral diseases
Food insecurity
Water scarcity
Infrastructure damage

5. National policies on adaptation
Country’s vision and Nation’s Plan ( )
NSCC
Climatic Agenda
National Adaptation Plan
National Mitigation Plan
Environmental Agenda
Water, Forestry and Soil Master Plan
20/20 Programme
Better Life Programme

6. Priority adaptation themes/sectors

7. Honduras’ NAP Time frame: 2018-2030 Principles:
Human rights and climate justice
Ecosystem-based adaptation/ Community-based adaptation  using the 16 development regions with a watershed basis
Interinstitutional and intersectorial coordination
Synergies with mitigation and adaptation for cobenefits generation
Synergies between scientific and traditional knowledge
CCA in development and land use planning
Gender equity and vulnerable group participation
Transparency, M&E, and iteration

9. Honduras’ NAP
Vision
Honduras is adapted to climate change, productive and inclusive, generating decent jobs, taking advantage of the benefits and services of its natural resources in a sustainable way, increasing its resilience to climate change with a focus on the welfare of its people.
Mission
Improve the national adaptive capacity for climate change impacts in communities and cities to promote low carbon development based on the timely, integrated and sustainable management of its ecosystems.

10. Sector
Objectives
Guidelines
Food, Agriculture, and Food Sovereignty
Reduce agricultural losses due to drought and increase in temperature
Increase water harvesting and storage capacity for irrigation in dry areas and drought prone areas
Increase the number of hectares under efficient irrigation in the main areas producing basic grains
Promote the adoption of crops resistant to drought or of less water requirement
Promote the adoption of practices for the conservation of water and soil and the retention of moisture in the soil
Reduce thermal impact on livestock species
Increase the resilience of agricultural livelihoods
Diversify agricultural production to reduce losses and improve diet
Promote technologies for production in protected environments
Promote technologies for proper post-harvest storage and processing
Facilitate policies on land tenure and access to finance for small producers (men and women)
Disseminate relevant agro-climatic information for decision making on planting, maintenance and harvesting of main crops
Train agricultural producers and support the implementation of climate-smart agriculture and sustainable agriculture

11. Example Guidelines Justification
Increase water harvesting and storage capacity for irrigation in dry areas and drought prone areas
R06, R11, R12, R13 and R14 are the regions with the highest vulnerability to drought and those with the greatest impact during the drought episodes Precipitation projections for 2020 expect a 5% reduction in these regions, with the exception of R11 where a reduction of 5.5% is expected. By 2030, R11 and R12 will face reductions in precipitation between 34 and 39%.
Increase the number of hectares under efficient irrigation in the main areas producing basic grains
R02, R06, R07, R08, R11, R12, R13 and R16 are the main regions producing basic grains (maize and bean). Therefore, the establishment of efficient irrigation systems is a priority to avoid losses due to drought and rainfall reduction of 5% by For example, more than 30% of maize, sorghum and domestic beans are produced in R08 and the water deficit is responsible for more than 70% of its losses (SEPLAN, 2013) .

12. The work ahead
Define the implementation strategy…. A project/program portfolio for the local level
Define a M&E system and strengthen the institutional arrangement and coordination
Public approval and validation
It should be presented on December 2017 or early 2018