[{"bbox": [103, 153, 1135, 211], "category": "Text", "text": "**and Water Sources** (Decree No. 181-2009) mandates comprehensive measures for conserving and restoring water resources."}, {"bbox": [96, 211, 1135, 328], "category": "Text", "text": "The **National Decarbonization and Climate Resilience Strategy of Honduras (ENDRCH)** was approved and published by the Honduran government on **March 31, 2023**. This strategy outlines Honduras' commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing resilience to climate change impacts, with a long-term vision of achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2050."}, {"bbox": [103, 355, 1135, 530], "category": "Text", "text": "In conclusion, Honduras is at a critical juncture where the successful implementation of its environmental and climate change policies can lead to a more sustainable and resilient future. By focusing on protecting water basins and promoting renewable energy, Honduras aims to mitigate the impacts of climate change and foster long-term economic and environmental sustainability. Continued commitment to these policies, supported by international cooperation and local community engagement, will be essential for overcoming the challenges and seizing the opportunities ahead."}, {"bbox": [96, 557, 1135, 791], "category": "Text", "text": "Indeed, this Action is in line with the medium-term **'Plan to refund Honduras 2022-2026'** adopted by the current Government, in particular the Objective 6 for an *\"alternative economic development model\"*. The expression of the new model proposed to tackle inequalities are the new Secretary of State of Social Development (SEDESOL) created by Executive Decree 05-2022, to develop the social policies of Honduras to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of the social protection system, which guarantee social, economic, cultural and environmental rights of groups in situations of poverty, extreme poverty and vulnerability, and the autonomous Solidarity Action Program (PROASOL) -Executive Decree PCM-20-2022- responsible of social care for people belonging to twelve categories of vulnerable groups."}, {"bbox": [96, 818, 1135, 990], "category": "Text", "text": "The recovery of the Yojoa Lake represents a Presidential priority, while the construction of the dams is a priority (recurrently recognized as such by public authorities), in order to foster economic development and protect from the impacts of climate change, to the benefit of Honduran people. Priority for the construction of El Tablón and Morolica multi-purpose dams was confirmed by the Honduran Ministry of Finance, by official letter, ahead of the EU-CELAC Summit, which took place in Brussels in July 2023."}, {"bbox": [96, 1019, 1135, 1196], "category": "Text", "text": "Under Honduras MIP 2021-2027, Annual Action Plans 2021 and 2023 contained actions tackling Priority Area 1: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Climate Change. In particular, the approved actions were focused to the development of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement Honduras-EU in the forestry sector through the programs \"*Towards a Decarbonised Economy: Adapting Agricultural Production to Climate Change in the context of the EU-Honduras Voluntary Partnership Agreement*\" in AAP 2021 and \"*VPA, Forest Partnership and Green Business (VPA & Beyond)*\" in AAP 2023."}, {"bbox": [96, 1223, 1135, 1398], "category": "Text", "text": "The action also will contribute to the fulfilment of the EU Gender Action Plan 2021-2025 GAP III, in particular to its thematic area of engagement 'Addressing the challenges and harnessing the opportunities offered by the green transition and the digital transformation\", Likewise, it will contribute to the implementation of the EU Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, particularly on the commitment to supporting countries to improve accessibility of the environment and the EU's Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy (2020-2024)."}, {"bbox": [96, 1425, 1135, 1600], "category": "Text", "text": "Through Action 1 under Annual Action Plan 2024, the EU will continue contributing to climate adaptation and mitigation measures in two specific watersheds in Honduras: Lake Yojoa and Chamelecón river (El Tablón), aligned with the Global Gateway Investment Agenda priorities. This involves supporting the development of infrastructures that can withstand climate impacts and related activities. These investments, funded through the combined efforts of several EU Member States and other parties, are expected to drive transformative and sustainable growth in the country."}, {"bbox": [1037, 1680, 1144, 1707], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 33"}]