Public and private Honduran institutions this month created the first diploma in geology, aimed at developing human resources to contribute to the prevention and mitigation of natural disasters. The initiative's goal is for Honduras to have the human capital to deal with such emergencies, “which are occurring with greater frequency, and given the vulnerability” of the country, Luis Eveline, of the Forestry Conservation Institute, told Tierramérica.

Civil, academic and government entities are participating in the program and hope to have their first 30 graduates in eight months. Honduras has just two experienced geologists with university degrees. Official reports identify 28 vulnerable zones in the country.