Climate change in Nicaragua

Climate change in Nicaragua carries significant implications for the Central American country as its geographical and systemic features make it extremely vulnerable.[1] Climate change will cause Nicaragua to become hotter and drier during the 21st century.[2] Along with temperature increase, climate change will bring an increased risk of natural disasters, like hurricanes and floods.[3]

The impacts on the natural environment in Nicaragua will carry social and economic effects. Nicaragua's agricultural sector, especially smallholder farmers, will face challenges.[4] The production of Nicaragua's largest export, coffee, is one of the agricultural sectors that will be impacted.[4] As with other countries in Central America, the effects of climate change are thought to be a contributing factor to emigration from Nicaragua.[5]

Nicaragua has outlined strategies for climate mitigation and has participated in climate conventions and agreements.[6] Nicaragua's 2022 National Climate Change Policy describes climate policies to achieve adaption.[7] However, Nicaragua faces challenges in implementing climate change related policy.[8]

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  5. ^ "How climate change is driving emigration from Central America". PBS NewsHour. 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  6. ^ Molina-Rodríguez, Cintya B.; Valenzuela, Jose Maria (2024-12-01). "Opportunities for the global climate development agenda with Net Zero in the horizon: A perspective from Central America". Earth System Governance. 22: 100222. doi:10.1016/j.esg.2024.100222. ISSN 2589-8116.
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  8. ^ Rivera, Claudia; Wamsler, Christine (2014-03-01). "Integrating climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and urban planning: A review of Nicaraguan policies and regulations". International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 7: 78–90. doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2013.12.008. ISSN 2212-4209.