AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism & Connectivity: Belize is set to top pre-COVID visitor levels, with new U.S. air links and airport modernization making it the Caribbean’s easiest “reef-and-ruins” getaway—welcoming 1.4M visitors in 2024 and aiming for continued growth. Air Access: WestJet announced Winnipeg–Belize City direct service starting Dec. 14 (weekly), adding to the winter travel push. Climate & Water Stress: Extended drought is squeezing Belize’s hydro power outlook, while the Sibun River is at flood stage and nearing Hurricane Mitch levels as tropical-wave rains persist. Protected Areas & Blue Economy: PACT and APAMO renewed a three-year partnership to strengthen Belize’s protected areas management, governance, and sustainable financing; meanwhile, CRFM and CCCC leaders agreed to deepen work on fisheries, coastal resilience, and sargassum solutions. Wildlife Coexistence: Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic opened a One Health Education Lab to train the public on safer wildlife encounters and conservation. Agriculture Resilience: Cayo farmers received pasture establishment training and climate-smart grazing guidance, and Belize’s cattle sector continues improving genetics via discounted breeding bulls.
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