Climate risk analysis on the components, resources and livelihoods of food systems department of Copan in 2014

Abstract

The study assesses the risks that are found in the food systems of two communities in Copán, Honduras, due to the exposure of climate hazards. The danger of climate hazards identified in the zone and the sensitivity was valued, as well as the exposure and adaptive capacity degree due to the climate impacts of the identified hazards. The investigation´s design strategy is an instrumental case study with embedded units. The sample is non-probabilistic, following a deliberate and intentional selection of key informants, and the application of a semi-structured interviews and focal groups as information collection techniques. The research analyses (1) the degree of danger in climate hazards, and how they influence over the livelihoods and resources of the food systems; (2) the sensitivity of food systems with regard to the food security dimensions and the exposure of food systems resources, services, organizations and support policies due to climate hazards, and; (3) the adaptive capacity regarding access, flexibility and stability of resources and livelihoods. The vulnerability degree was determined as a function of sensitivity, exposure and adaptive capacity. At last, the risk of communities´ food systems due to climate hazards, was determined as a function of hazards and vulnerability.

Revista Ciencia y Tecnologia No. 16, Junio 2015: 65-81