Get to know Honduras by unpacking its climate vulnerability.
According to La Prensa, Honduras faces significant vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. This follows a pattern of less developed countries like Honduras bearing the brunt of a climate crisis primarily caused by more advanced nations such as the United States.
As we approach the end of 2023 preparations are underway in Honduras to cope with weather events that may strike its shores. The persistence of El Niño into 2024 is anticipated, which typically brings about dry conditions. However due to climate change there is now an unpredictable relationship between El Niño and rainfall patterns. Forecasts indicate extreme hurricane activity in the Atlantic region.
Communities vulnerable to these adversities like Omoa have implemented early warning systems. It is essential for us as a country to acknowledge that less developed nations are often, at the forefront of pioneering resilience and adapting to erratic weather patterns before we do.
Information from La Prensa: https://www.laprensa.hn/premium/honduras-desafios-climaticos-cierre-2023-tormentas-sequia-MF15675081
