Belize Climate Risk for Children: Belize and UNICEF launched a new “Climate Landscape Analysis for Children Plus” report, flagging how climate change, environmental pressures, energy issues, and disasters affect children, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and pregnant and breastfeeding women—plus recommendations to strengthen resilience across health, education, social protection, and disaster-risk management. Protected Areas Partnership: PACT and APAMO renewed their partnership to strengthen Belize’s protected areas, keeping conservation momentum on the ground. Hydropower Stress: Extended drought is hitting Belize’s hydro power, raising concerns for energy reliability as dry conditions persist. Wildlife Health Threat: The FAO warned about the New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly spreading across the Americas; it threatens livestock and livelihoods and is linked to animal movement, informal trade, and climate pressures—an issue Belize animal health services will want to watch closely. Low-Carbon Cooperation: Taiwan’s expanded Latin America and Caribbean trade office (including Belize) opened in Taipei, while a separate carbon-credit workshop focused on building capacity for participation in international carbon markets. Eco-Friendly Running: Belize Botanic Gardens hosted the Roots and Routes 10K relay trail race with Belize Defence Force Run Club participation, highlighting reusable bottles, refill stations, and a garbage-free course. Tourism Pressure Signals: WestJet announced new direct flights to Belize City from Winnipeg (and other winter routes), which could boost visitor numbers—good for jobs, but a reminder to plan for reef-and-forest impacts.