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Luis Martínez Andino, 45, from the community of Amatillo in Villa de San Antonio municipality, Comayagua, looks out to one of the bodies of water that floods into El Coyolar dam. Luis has been working at El Coyolar dam for more than 10 years doing different types of jobs, from security guard to caretaker of the local nursery garden. November 2023. Credit: Gerardo A. Moya / UNDP Honduras
Fed by multiple rivers, the dam supplies water to the Flores district, covering more than 2,471 irrigated acres and one of Honduras’ most productive agricultural areas.
Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation are leading to water stress in the area, with impacts on agricultural production and the availability of water for communities and ecosystems. There has also been an increase in forest fires.
Forests are nature's water filters and storage systems. When rain falls, the trees and vegetation capture and absorb it, allowing it to seep into the ground, replenishing aquifers and supplying water to communities for drinking and agriculture. Forests also help regulate the flow of water in rivers and streams. The roots of trees and plants hold the soil together, preventing erosion and ensuring that water flows steadily, reducing the risk of floods and droughts.
Unfortunately Honduras has seen a notable loss of forest cover over the years, with high levels of deforestation driven largely by unsustainable agriculture and illegal logging (both in turn driven by poverty). On top of this, climate-related hazards such as forest fires, pests and disease have also been enormously damaging.
Recognizing the associated threats posed to people, ecosystems and the economy, Honduras has been looking closely at nature-based solutions with a heavy emphasis on social inclusion.
The main objective of the project ‘Ecosystem-Based Adaptation at Communities of the Central Forest Corridor in Tegucigalpa’ (2019-2024)* – also known as the “AdaptarC” project – was to increase the climate resilience of the most vulnerable communities located in the Central Forest Corridor, with an emphasis on sustainable livelihoods and the continuity of the provision of ecosystem goods and services for the city of Tegucigalpa and surroundings. To achieve this, the project focused on strengthening local and community governance; ecosystem-based adaptation measures and technologies to build climate resilience; and strengthening knowledge management, information and adaptive capacity monitoring systems.
Among the key results of the project:
Around 3,660 hectares of forest restored and 90 hectares reforested;
More than 2,800 technicians have been trained in climate change adaptation (more than 60% women);
More than 3,600 people trained and provided with technical assistance in climate-smart agriculture;
All Central Forest Corridor municipalities have climate adaptation plans and micro watershed plans, with consideration for climate risk;
Five studies completed into aspects of climate change adaptation in the Central Forest Corridor, including on weevil pest, forest restoration, etc.)
Around 4,473 families with improved access to water.
Learn more: www.adaptation-undp.org/projects/ecosystem-based-adaptati...
*Implemented by Honduras’ Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MiAmbiente+) with finance from the Adaptation Fund and technical support from the UN Development Programme.
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小池照男 Koike Teruo（from 日本Japan）
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客座舞者群Guest Dancers（from 臺灣Taiwan）
昭霖 Zhao-Lin, DuDu
主題 生態系 Ecosystem
Here we have a guy riding his bike to class. He is a living part of a terrestrial ecosystem. He is using his resources(the road) in a more eco friendly way than driving his car. All of this being great, this is also the busy, always on the go college kid that doesn't pay much attention to his shrubbery's. He is un aware that the bush on the side of his house is being smothered by a weed.
The North West Coast Academic Health Science Network (NWC AHSN) explored the issues that alcohol abuse poses to the healthcare sector at their quarterly ecosystem event held on 14th July at Select Security Stadium in Widnes.
Attended by more than 100 industry and public sector experts, businesses, and academia, the event discussed the current system for alcohol A&E attendances and the challenges faced by services.
Presenters included Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chairman, Liverpool Health Partners, Professor Mike Pearson, Professor of Clinical Evaluation, University of Liverpool and Ali Wheeler, Director, Drink Wise.
Dr Liz Mear, chief executive of the NWC AHSN, said: “Alcohol abuse is placing increased pressure on our hospitals and emergency services and it’s critical that we target the root of the problem, rather than attempting to come up with short-term reactive solutions. Unfortunately, it is a growing problem and alcohol-related illness currently makes up ten percent of the UK disease burden as well as being the cause of six percent of road causalities and nearly one in five road deaths.
“This event brought together experts in the field, including public sector workers, industry partners, and academics, to share information and explore new, innovative ways in which to collaboratively tackle this critical issue.”
Currently, it is estimated that alcohol-related harm in England costs the health sector over £20 billion each year. Although it is a national concern, alcohol abuse in North West remains a significant problem with 11 out of the 18 areas in the NWC AHSN region displaying higher morbidity and mortality rates compared with the national average.
The event was held as part of the NWC AHSN’s ecosystem events. Hosted every four months, the ecosystem brings together representatives from the NHS, local councils, academic organisations and industry to work together and tackle health challenges by encouraging the uptake of connected technological healthcare solutions.
Serengeti, Tanzania. Apr/2015. The Serengeti (/ˌsɛrənˈɡɛti/) ecosystem is a geographical region in Africa. It is located in north Tanzania and extends to south-western Kenya between latitudes 1 and 3 degrees south latitude and 34 and 36 degrees east longitude. It spans approximately 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi). The Kenyan part of the Serengeti is known as Maasai Mara. O ecossistema Serengeti (ou Serengueti) é uma região geográfica na África Oriental, no norte da Tanzânia e sudoeste do Quénia, entre as latitudes 1 S e 3 S e longitudes 34 E e 36 E, cobrindo cerca de 30000 km2.
Florida's appeal is linked to its unique geology and the biodiversity that developed under these conditions. Statewide, its natural resources are threatened by habitat fragmentation, wasteful consumption, pollution, and exotic invasive plant and animal species. A long view will be critical to preserve the rare magic of Florida's ecosystems.
Hamad's Spice forest contains a huge array of fruit and spice, including banana, mango, clove, orange, lychee, cardamom, cinnamon, coconut and so much more - all coexisting with native plants and trees.
Barrage on Baie Lazare River to enhance the water storage capacity and provide water to farmers and residents in Baie Lazarre Val d’Andore area. This initiative is part of the Ecosystem based adaptation to climate change project implemented by the Government of Seychelles with the support of UNDP Seychelles and the Adaptation Fund. ©UNDP Seychelles