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NAMA for a Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Livestock Sector in Honduras

Relevance
It measures the alignment of the initiative with existing policy frameworks in the country. In addition, the scalability of the initiative to other realities and geographies is valued.
Framework Description Ambit Country Source
NDC: Nationally Determined Contribution of Honduras Commitment to reduce GHG emissions by 15% in the energy, industrial processes, agriculture, and design sectors by 2030. National Honduras Link
Effectiveness
This measures how well the objectives and goals set out in the initiative were fulfilled, as well as the extent to which the results achieved are attributable to the actions implemented by the initiative.
Indicator Description Indicator Type Measure Unit Base date Base Goal Measure Date Measure Compliance Source
Reduction of net GHG emissions Projection to 2030. Effectiveness tCO₂e/year 01-01-2016 7.6 MtCO₂e/año emisiones netas Escenario 1: -50.6 MtCO₂e acumuladas (2016-2030); Escenario 2: -29.3 MtCO₂e acumuladas 01-12-2030 En progreso Link
Efficiency
Efficiency is the assessment of whether a public intervention achieves its objectives while using resources in a way that the costs incurred are proportional to the economic, social, or environmental benefits obtained.
Indicator Description Indicator Type Measure Unit Base date Base Goal Measure Date Measure Compliance Source
Net Present Value (NPV) of investments in silvopastoral practices Efficiency USD 2016-01-01 En proceso. VAN positivo para viabilidad económica Alta intensificación: VAN $259,506 (Escenario 1) vs $153,613 (línea base) Media intensificación: VAN $172,925 (Escenario 1) vs $96,517 (línea base) Baja intensificación: VAN $102,068 (Escenario 1) vs $61,215 (línea base) Link
Sustainability
It measures the installed capacities or actions identified to maintain or improve the results of the policy initiative.
Indicator Description Indicator Type Measure Unit Base date Base Goal Measure Date Measure Compliance Source
Percentage of farms that maintain practices after 5 years Continuity of implemented silvopastoral systems. It is also important to mention that these indicators are part of the initiative's design; there is no evidence of implementation. Sustainability Percentage 2016-01-01 0% (línea base pre-proyecto) 80% de adopción continuada No hay información. In progress. Link
Learned lessons
Gained knowledge from implementing, evaluating, and managing a policy intervention, including why it was or was not effective and how it could be improved in the future.
Lesson Description Source
Institutional integration. Coordination between multiple institutions (SAG, DICTA, SERNA, FENAGH) is essential but requires clear frameworks of accountability. Link
Phased financing. Access to credit is the main barrier. Initial international support (30% of the cost) is required to build trust in local financial institutions. Link
Practical training. Field Schools are more effective than theoretical training. Practical demonstrations accelerate adoption. Link
Heterogeneity of producers. Practices must be adapted to farm size. Small producers (67% higher NPV) show a better benefit/cost ratio than large ones. Link
Co-benefits as a motivator. Immediate economic benefits (increased milk production) are more motivating than long-term environmental benefits. Link
Simplified verification. MRV systems should be simple for producers with low educational attainment, using easily measurable indicators. Link
Climate adaptation. Silvopastoral systems demonstrated greater resistance to drought, validating their adaptive value in the face of projected climate change in the region. Link