March 3 marks one year since the brutal murder of renowned Honduran environmentalist Berta Cáceres. Her life as an activist and her work on behalf of indigenous communities and the environment had a global impact, and we again extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues on this sad anniversary. To date, eight …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Environment, Statements, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: Berta Caceres, human rights
TEGUCIGALPA – On April 24, the U.S. Embassy, in partnership with Cascadas Mall, is proudly sponsoring its 2015 Earth Day Fair (Feria del Dia de la Tierra 2015). More than 15 participating organizations representing the private sector, government, academia, and civil society will showcase projects highlighting technology and practices that promote responsible use of the environment, sustainability, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 23 April, 2015 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases, Science & Tech | Tags: environment, science, technology
Every year on April 22 the world celebrates Earth Day. One of the biggest long-term challenges we face today is climate change. According to recent studies by the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, Honduras will be one of the countries most affected by climate change, with temperature increases causing rainfall to decrease by …
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 22 April, 2015 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Economic Issues, Environment, Statements | Tags: assistance, environment
COMAYAGÜELA – The U.S. government is donating three disaster relief warehouses, an emergency operations center and first responder equipment to Honduras as part of a U.S. military-managed effort to contribute to the region’s disaster relief preparedness. Ambassador James D. Nealon will officially turn over the facilities and equipment to Comision Permante de Contingencias (COPECO) leaders …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 April, 2015 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras, U.S. Agencies | Tags: assistance, disaster relief, humanitarian
TEGUCIGALPA – For generations, the Pan-American Agricultural School – Zamorano has taught promising students the latest in the agricultural and environmental sciences, and contributed greatly to the sustainable agricultural development in Honduras and across the region. As part of its support for this important institution, the U.S. Government has awarded a new US$ 711,500 grant …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 November, 2014 | Topics: Education, Environment, Press Releases | Tags: assistance, education, environment
TEGUCIGALPA – U.S. Ambassador James Nealon, an avid birder, traveled to Cerro Azul Meambar National Park (PANACAM) on October 18 to inaugurate two bird watching towers. The U.S. Government partnered with the park to install the bird-watching towers and three lookouts, and has improved the hiking trails in an effort to improve the infrastructure for …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Environment, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: assistance, environment
TEGUCIGALPA – On September 24 the U.S. Government announced $3.9 million in new food assistance funds to Honduras for those affected by drought and coffee rust. This assistance is part of a $10 million regional package to be distributed by the UN World Food Program, which will provide food assistance to close to 220,000 people in Honduras, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 September, 2014 | Topics: Agriculture, Economic Issues, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: assistance, food security, John Kerry