Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras

This study explores the operationalization of nature-based solutions (NbS) for watershed resilience in two contrasting Latin American contexts: the Caimito watershed in Panama and the El Coyolar watershed in Honduras. The methodological framework combined spatial multi-criteria analysis using GIS to...

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Autores principales: Benegas Negri, Laura A, Ríos Ramírez, José Ney, Fino Rodríguez, Líber Ilyá, Mosquera Ballejos, Carlina Felicia, Ibáñez López, Ovidio
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Acceso en línea:https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/14184
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author Benegas Negri, Laura A
Ríos Ramírez, José Ney
Fino Rodríguez, Líber Ilyá
Mosquera Ballejos, Carlina Felicia
Ibáñez López, Ovidio
author_browse Benegas Negri, Laura A
Fino Rodríguez, Líber Ilyá
Ibáñez López, Ovidio
Mosquera Ballejos, Carlina Felicia
Ríos Ramírez, José Ney
author_facet Benegas Negri, Laura A
Ríos Ramírez, José Ney
Fino Rodríguez, Líber Ilyá
Mosquera Ballejos, Carlina Felicia
Ibáñez López, Ovidio
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description This study explores the operationalization of nature-based solutions (NbS) for watershed resilience in two contrasting Latin American contexts: the Caimito watershed in Panama and the El Coyolar watershed in Honduras. The methodological framework combined spatial multi-criteria analysis using GIS tools, participatory mapping with local stakeholders, and the classification of NbS based on ecological function and governance feasibility. Results show that a total of 1,220 ha and 1,870 ha were prioritized for NbS interventions in Caimito and El Coyolar, respectively. The most feasible practices included urban green corridors, riparian buffer restoration, and agroforestry infiltration systems. Notably, Panama followed an institutionally driven planning process, whereas Honduras adopted a community-led strategy. The study highlights the importance of integrating spatial tools with local knowledge to ensure effective and context-sensitive NbS implementation.
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spelling RepoCATIE141842025-10-29T00:56:17Z Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras Benegas Negri, Laura A Ríos Ramírez, José Ney Fino Rodríguez, Líber Ilyá Mosquera Ballejos, Carlina Felicia Ibáñez López, Ovidio Ordenación de aguas||water management||gestão da água||gestion des eaux Resiliencia al clima||climate resilience||undefined||résilience face au climat Uso sostenible de la tierra||sustainable land use||uso sustentável da terra||utilisation durable des terres Gobernanza||governance||governação||gouvernance Panamá||Panama||Panamá||Panama Honduras||Honduras||Honduras||Honduras Sede Central ODS 6 - Agua limpia y saneamiento This study explores the operationalization of nature-based solutions (NbS) for watershed resilience in two contrasting Latin American contexts: the Caimito watershed in Panama and the El Coyolar watershed in Honduras. The methodological framework combined spatial multi-criteria analysis using GIS tools, participatory mapping with local stakeholders, and the classification of NbS based on ecological function and governance feasibility. Results show that a total of 1,220 ha and 1,870 ha were prioritized for NbS interventions in Caimito and El Coyolar, respectively. The most feasible practices included urban green corridors, riparian buffer restoration, and agroforestry infiltration systems. Notably, Panama followed an institutionally driven planning process, whereas Honduras adopted a community-led strategy. The study highlights the importance of integrating spatial tools with local knowledge to ensure effective and context-sensitive NbS implementation. 2025-10-27T15:20:41Z 2025-10-27T15:20:41Z 2025-10-23 Artículo https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/14184 openAccess en Conservation Science https://doi.org/10.3389/fcosc.2025.1640398 17 páginas application/pdf Frontiers
spellingShingle Ordenación de aguas||water management||gestão da água||gestion des eaux
Resiliencia al clima||climate resilience||undefined||résilience face au climat
Uso sostenible de la tierra||sustainable land use||uso sustentável da terra||utilisation durable des terres
Gobernanza||governance||governação||gouvernance
Panamá||Panama||Panamá||Panama
Honduras||Honduras||Honduras||Honduras
Sede Central
ODS 6 - Agua limpia y saneamiento
Benegas Negri, Laura A
Ríos Ramírez, José Ney
Fino Rodríguez, Líber Ilyá
Mosquera Ballejos, Carlina Felicia
Ibáñez López, Ovidio
Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras
title Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras
title_full Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras
title_fullStr Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras
title_full_unstemmed Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras
title_short Integrating nature-based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi-urban watersheds of Panama and Honduras
title_sort integrating nature based solutions for resilient watershed management a comparative study in urban and semi urban watersheds of panama and honduras
topic Ordenación de aguas||water management||gestão da água||gestion des eaux
Resiliencia al clima||climate resilience||undefined||résilience face au climat
Uso sostenible de la tierra||sustainable land use||uso sustentável da terra||utilisation durable des terres
Gobernanza||governance||governação||gouvernance
Panamá||Panama||Panamá||Panama
Honduras||Honduras||Honduras||Honduras
Sede Central
ODS 6 - Agua limpia y saneamiento
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