Honduras, in Central America is home to some eight million people. Agriculture is the main source of income for many families. The country is also highly susceptible to adverse natural events such as hurricanes and droughts. Measures to mitigate the impact of these shocks are focused on strengthening the adaptation capacity of households. Lempira and El Paraíso are two departments where a success story of sustainable agriculture is in place. The Quesungual system – which has received strong community backing – has increased food production and stabilized food security. It has helped rehabilitate entire agro-ecosystems and stem soil erosion.

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This video aims to promote the activities of the ITPS and was launched during the second session of the plenary assembly that took place in Rome from the 22nd to 24th July 2014. This video was financially supported by the European Commission.

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This 6 minutes video shows that soils are a limited natural resource and how their role in food security is crucial. In light of climate change, soil degradation and erosion, farmers struggle to protect soil health.

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This short animated video produced by the Global Soil Partnership promotes the creation of a UN World Soil Day and the adoption of an International Year of Soils. The animation outlines the importance and benefits of soils and the hazards currently facing them.

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