AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Disaster Preparedness: The Caribbean Development Bank is funding a US$27.1M push to strengthen hydrometeorological services and multi-hazard early warning systems in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago, backed by a Green Climate Fund grant and delivered through the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation. Water Pollution & Wildlife: Belize’s Department of the Environment is still investigating the Belize River fish kill near Isabella Bank and Grace Bank, with preliminary findings pointing to very low dissolved oxygen but questions remain after dead turtles and a crocodile were reported; samples are being sent abroad for specialized testing and residents are urged not to eat fish or use untreated river water. Industry Response: Santander Sugar Group says it does not routinely discharge process water into the Belize River and describes its facility as a closed-loop system, while continuing to cooperate with investigators. Education & Environment: The DOE is training primary school teachers across Belize on pollution, hazardous chemicals, and environmental protection, while the Forest Department invites the public to Climate Week (Orange Economy and Technology) on Aug. 23. Biodiversity & Livelihoods: Corozal beekeepers received hive-health and honey-production training, including managing pests like varroa mite and small hive beetle. Community & Advocacy: Miss Earth Belize 2026 launched with environmental advocacy at the center, and Belize City is moving to deepen its partnership with TASA to support marine conservation and climate resilience.
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