# Guatemala and Honduras water management efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guatemala-and-honduras-water-management-efforts
> Updated: 2026-08-24T18:32:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Guatemala and Honduras are advancing binational environmental management efforts to recover the Motagua River Basin. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme and the Global Environment Facility, technical teams are conducting field assessments in Honduras to monitor reforestation and hydrological-forest restoration projects.

Concurrently, Guatemala is addressing domestic water pollution by approving 120 wastewater treatment plant projects across several departments. These initiatives aim to mitigate contamination in rivers, lakes, and aquifers through physical, biological, and chemical treatment processes, facilitating the safe reuse of water for irrigation and industry.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Guatemala approves 120 wastewater treatment projects

Guatemala has approved 120 wastewater treatment plant projects across various departments, including Suchitepéquez and Jutiapa, to combat water pollution and improve sanitation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-approves-120-wastewater-treatment-projects

### 2026-08-21: Guatemala and Honduras advance Motagua River Basin environmental cooperation

Guatemala and Honduras are collaborating on the Motagua River Basin recovery project, focusing on reforestation and water resource protection with support from the UNDP and Global Environment Facility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-and-honduras-advance-motagua-river-basin-environmental-cooperation

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