AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBlue Economy & Marine Conservation: Belize’s Fourth Blue Economy Climate Resilience Forum at Biltmore Plaza pushed long-term planning for fisheries and marine protection, including modernization of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan and continued Blue Bonds work. Disaster Preparedness: CDEMA and Belize’s NEMO met in Belmopan to strengthen coordination on disaster risk reduction, emergency response planning, and early warning systems. Regional Climate & Security Cooperation: Canada and CARICOM renewed a results-focused action plan with pillars on climate action, resilient economies, and regional security, including Haiti and transnational crime. Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia launched a Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability project with IMO support, including Belize, to strengthen maritime laws and policy capacity. Education & Community Resilience: A new Santa Cruz preschool opened with funding from the Belize Social Investment Fund, CDB, and the Ministry of Education, while tourism entrepreneurs received grants for sustainable, community-based tourism. Food Heritage: Belize’s Food Heritage Project wrapped a district-level workshop to document and safeguard local foodways amid globalization and climate pressures.
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