Building Climate Resilience

(Honduras): .Lack of economic opportunities is the primary reason cited by returned migrants for leaving Honduras. The effects of climate change, such as those seen following Hurricanes Eta and Iota and alternating periods of drought and flooding, negatively impact economic livelihoods. USAID analyses reveal that a one percent increase in the drought level leads to a 1.3 percent increase in the migration rate eight months later from cities in western Honduras...The Building Climate Resilience Activity will strengthen the capacity of Honduran systems to withstand and respond to climate change, thereby helping address underlying factors that contribute to irregular migration. Using FY 2022 funds, the Activity will engage with public and private actors to: 1) improve equitable, inclusive, and transparent water resources management; 2) conserve critical ecosystems; and 3) manage climate risk. The Activity will improve water availability for domestic and agricultural use to improve economic investments and food security, reduce social conflict around water resources, and ultimately build resilience to climate change...USAID will also tackle the main threats to

Source: IATI activity description, US-GOV-1-72052222C00006 (2022). The source's own text.