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Energy recovery from animal and agricultural waste
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Focus area: Mitigation
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Location: Atlantida, Honduras
Established: October 2011
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The activity aims to process animal and agricultural waste through the use of bio-digesters in order to
reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
More specifically, the activity:
- Reduces the consumption of firewood, electricity and fossil fuels, while addressing poverty in 16
regions in Honduras;
- Strengthens local capacity to address climate change through training workshops;
- Encourages collaboration between the national and local governments in mitigating climate change.
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Mitigation / Adaptation
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Social and environmental benefits
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Potential for scaling-up and replication
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Even though the activity is currently in its pilot phase, it has already reduced methane and
carbon dioxide emissions.
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The activity has provided renewable energy through biogas which has helped the community
receive access to heat and electricity. The conversion of organic waste into high quality
fertilizer has improved the living conditions of the communities in the pilot area. For
example, it has provided significant savings on energy consumption and has reduced diseases,
especially among women, children and the elderly.
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The activity has significant potential for scaleability and replication. Through the use of
online learning materials, it has already promoted the deployment of this waste reduction
technology throughout municipalities in Honduras and Latin America.
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Organizations
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Regional Government of Atlantida;
Fundación Iniciativas de Cambio Climático de Honduras
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