AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBelize River Fish Kill: The Department of the Environment says it still hasn’t identified the source or responsible party behind the mass die-off along a roughly 17.5-mile stretch between Isabella Bank and Grace Bank, though preliminary field checks found extremely low dissolved oxygen plus elevated conductivity, chlorophyll-a and turbidity; samples are being sent abroad for lab testing, and residents are urged not to eat fish or use untreated river water. Industry Response: Santander Sugar Group says it’s cooperating and insists its processing facility runs as a closed-loop system with no routine discharge into the river, while also noting its canals aren’t connected to Labouring Creek. Climate & Resilience Funding: The Caribbean Development Bank is financing a US$27.1M initiative to expand hydrometeorological services and multi-hazard early warning systems in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago, with implementation through the Caribbean Meteorological Organization. Hotter Planet Update: July 2026 tied July 2024 as Earth’s hottest month on record, underscoring the urgency for climate adaptation. Wildlife Safety: The Forest Department urged responsible behavior around crocodiles, as public awareness efforts continue. Education & Advocacy: The DOE is training primary teachers on pollution and hazardous chemicals, while Miss Earth Belize 2026 spotlights environmental advocacy. Marine Conservation Partnership: Belize City and TASA are moving toward an MOU to boost marine conservation and climate resilience around Turneffe Atoll.
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