Climate change in Nicaragua

Climate change in Nicaragua carries significant implications for the Central American country as its geographical and systemic features make it extremely vulnerable. Climate change will cause Nicaragua to become hotter and drier during the 21st century. Along with temperature increase, climate change will bring an increased risk of natural disasters, like hurricanes and floods.

The impacts on the natural environment in Nicaragua will carry social and economic effects. Nicaragua's agricultural sector, especially smallholder farmers, will face challenges. The production of Nicaragua's largest export, coffee, is one of the agricultural sectors that will be impacted. As with other countries in Central America, the effects of climate change are thought to be a contributing factor to emigration from Nicaragua.

Nicaragua has outlined strategies for climate mitigation and has participated in climate conventions and agreements. Nicaragua's 2022 National Climate Change Policy describes climate policies to achieve adaption. However, Nicaragua faces challenges in implementing climate change related policy.

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