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5.7. The vision of a State where natural resources are protected provides a basis for directly and indirectly promoting the enjoyment of all human rights (...)

2. The agricultural sector (including fishing) remains relatively important for the Honduran economy, accounting for 12.6% of GDP in 2022 and is a major employer. The sector's share of GDP varied during the review period, mainly due to the impact of natural phenomena and the pandemic. Continuing the trend observed in the previous review period, the GDP share of the manufacturing sector, including the maquila industry, declined (...)

9. (...) Honduras is of the view that the new trade-related topics are key, and therefore participates in joint initiatives (...), as well as in structured discussions and working groups to promote environmental sustainability and women's participation in trade. (...)

14. Honduras uses non-tariff measures to protect human health, public safety and the environment. (...) Honduras applies the same taxes and levies to both imports and domestic production; however, the so-called eco-tax is levied only on imports of used vehicles. (...)

21. (...) The energy reform also covers the renegotiation of ENEE [The National Electricity Company] agreements concluded with generators, which could lead to uncertainty and affect future decisions to invest in the generation sector at what is a particularly critical time for the diversification of the country's energy matrix, as the security of the electricity supply relies on hydroelectric plants, a source that has been affected by climate change.

20. (...) High-quality Honduran coffee and organic coffee surpassed bananas as the main agricultural export products. (...)

23. (...) Puerto Cortés is Honduras's main port and one of the most important ports in Central America. For this reason, it was chosen for the implementation of a paperless customs pilot project, which has optimized clearance times and brought about environmental benefits thanks to the reduced use of paper.

24. (...) Honduras has therefore reaffirmed its commitment to the sector by providing incentives, supporting financing and implementing marketing programmes, all with a view to reviving tourism following the health and climate crises. Nevertheless, the sector faces serious challenges that could affect recovery, such as (...) and the country's image and its vulnerability to climate change.

1.3. The agricultural sector (including fishing) has retained its relative importance for the Honduran economy. (...) The sector's share of GDP varied during the review period, mainly due to the impact of natural phenomena and the pandemic (Table 1.1). (...)

Box 1.1 Government Plan to Refound Honduras 2022–2026
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With regard to energy and telecommunications, the Plan seeks to:
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• implement environmentally-friendly and economically-sustainable energy and telecommunications reforms;
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• diversify power generation sources;
• achieve an energy mix that includes 70% renewable energy;
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• promote renewable electricity generation;
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• promote research on, and the production and use of, biofuels.
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