AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Diplomacy: Dominica and the OECS took over the CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva from Haiti, with Belize among the missions coordinating foreign policy positions at the UN and WTO. Climate for Children: UNICEF and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) signed a five-year MoU in Belmopan to put children at the center of climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and resilient social services. Mangrove Restoration: Forestry and Coast Guard officers teamed up under “Greening Belize” to plant mangroves at the Coast Guard headquarters, aiming to strengthen coastal protection. Wildlife Protection: Belize Forest Department charged and fined Ruben Stoll (BZD 1,000) after a viral incident involving a jaguar cub in Mountain Pine Ridge, reinforcing rules against disturbing protected wildlife. Sargassum to Fertilizer: Five Bishop Martin High School students won a STEAM award for “The Reborn of Sargassum,” turning seaweed into agricultural fertilizer. Skills for Climate-Friendly Cooling: The National Ozone Unit announced 12 full refrigeration and air-conditioning scholarships for 2026–27, encouraging women to apply. Policy Update: Belize advanced a Tobacco Control Bill with broad support, targeting youth access and second-hand smoke. Forestry Debate: A Belize-focused piece argues for sustainable forestry and responsible harvesting as a way to protect forests, wildlife habitat, and water while meeting economic needs.
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