AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Preparedness: Belize’s National Climate Outlook Forum opened at the Biltmore Plaza, with meteorologists and key sectors reviewing the next six months of rainfall, temperature trends, and hurricane risks amid El Niño conditions. Coastal Development Oversight: Hol Chan Marine Reserve retracted Letters of No Objection for projects not yet started, aligning its approvals with a nationwide moratorium on new structures and dredging. Blue Economy & Fisheries: The 9th Women in Fisheries Forum highlighted women’s roles across Belize’s sea-based economy, from fishing to seaweed processing and value-added products, with a Blue Space Marketplace to boost access and leadership. Marine Conservation Spotlight: World Crocodile Day (June 17) brought renewed attention to Morelet’s and American crocodiles as indicators of healthy mangroves and clean water. Agriculture & Soil Health: A Sustainable Livestock Project closing ceremony marked training for climate-smart cattle practices like rotational grazing and electric fencing. Food Safety & Chemicals: A global update flags infant botulism linked to specific formula brands and warns that inorganic arsenic and lead remain major threats to food safety. Regional Resilience Finance: The IFC will invest up to US$15M in a Caribbean debt fund supporting climate resilience and sustainable development projects across Belize and 12 other countries.
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