AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Finance: The IFC says it will invest up to US$15M in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, aiming to close financing gaps for climate resilience and sustainability projects across 13 countries including Belize. Sustainable Agriculture: In Orange Walk, the Progressive Sugar Cane Producers Association launched a farmer-led bio factory to produce eco-friendly fertilizers, targeting rising input costs, declining soil health, and climate variability pressures. Weather Preparedness: Belize’s National Climate Outlook Forum opened at the Biltmore Plaza, bringing together climate-sensitive sectors to review the next six months’ rainfall, temperature, and hurricane-season risks, especially under El Niño conditions. Coastal Protection: Hol Chan Marine Reserve retracted Letters of No Objection for projects not yet started, aligning approvals with a nationwide moratorium on new structures and dredging. Blue Economy & Fisheries: WCS and the National Women in Fisheries Association held the 9th Women in Fisheries Forum, spotlighting women in seaweed, processing, cooperatives, and marine livelihoods. Coral Resilience: A new global study identifies far more climate-resilient coral reefs than previously thought, urging stronger protection since only a small share sit inside protected areas. Sugar Update: Belize’s 2026 sugar crop season is set to close Sunday evening after stakeholders agreed on remaining cane and factory intake limits.
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