AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Action in Belize: Belize Climate Week 2026 kicked off Aug. 21 in Punta Gorda, running through Aug. 24 with parades, panels, and showcases on forests/agriculture and “blue spaces,” tied to Belize’s Climate Change and Carbon Market initiatives. Orange Economy & Innovation: BELTRAIDE used Climate Week to spotlight Belizean creatives and entrepreneurs, including efforts to reduce waste and build sustainable businesses. Soil-to-Table Resilience: Belize River Valley ranchers trained in regenerative cattle production at Belize Rural High School, focusing on healthy soils, pasture management, and climate-smart livestock. Marine Conservation Win: Government signed a Turneffe Conservation Land Trust deal securing about 17,000 acres in public conservation trust and strengthening protection of flats-fishing habitats for bonefish, permit, and tarpon. Anti-Litter Enforcement: Placencia appointed nine Authorized Officers to ticket littering and educate residents under the national anti-littering push targeting a 30% cut in visible litter in two years. Cleaner Transport Push: E-VOLUTION launched an E-Taxi program expanding electric taxis (cars and seven-seater vans) to help shift public transport toward lower emissions. Tourism Capacity Building: Belize Tourism Board rolled out an online “Belize Specialist” training for travel advisors to better market Belize’s marine, wildlife, and Maya heritage. Weather Watch: Forecast calls for warm, mostly dry conditions with isolated showers and a possible thunderstorm in the south.
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