Climate Week 2026: Belize’s Fifth National Climate Week kicked off Aug. 21 in Punta Gorda, running to Aug. 24, with a theme focused on innovation, resilience, technology, and inclusion, and spotlighting the Climate Change and Carbon Market Initiatives Act 2026. Anti-littering enforcement: Placencia is now the first Belize community with dedicated Authorized Officers to ticket littering and educate residents, aiming for a 30% cut in visible litter over two years. Turneffe Atoll protection: Government signed a landmark Turneffe Conservation Land Trust agreement, securing about 17,000 acres in an irrevocable conservation trust and strengthening protection of flats-fishing habitats for bonefish, permit, and tarpon. Hurricane readiness: Belize secured up to US$20M in parametric hurricane disaster protection for the 2026–2027 seasons, designed to release funds quickly after agreed storm conditions are met. Early warning upgrades: A US$27.1M project will improve weather forecasting and early-warning systems for Belize and Trinidad and Tobago, with grants from the Green Climate Fund and support from the CDB. Cleaner transport push: E-VOLUTION launched an E-Taxi program to expand electric taxis and vans, giving operators a lower-fuel option while demonstrating electric transport in everyday service. Coast Guard community service: Coast Guard trainees supported Pancotto Primary School with painting and improvements ahead of the new school year. Tourism training: The Belize Tourism Board rolled out an online “Belize Specialist” training for travel advisors to better market Belize’s marine, Maya, wildlife, and culture. Weather: Mostly dry, mostly sunny conditions are expected, with isolated showers and a chance of a few storms in the south.