Hurricane Readiness: Belize’s National Meteorological Service and NEMO are urging families and businesses to review emergency plans as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1–Nov 30, with forecasts calling for 8–14 named storms and possible major hurricanes. Cabinet Action: Government approved hurricane preparedness steps plus transport and rural development measures, including a concession framework aimed at modernizing public buses. Reforestation in Toledo: The Greening Belize Initiative is accelerating tree planting and community resilience in southern Belize, with new data-sharing to better coordinate and monitor reforestation after recent fires and environmental pressures. Southern Farm Support: Farmers in Toledo and Stann Creek received fertilizer, fruit trees, and planting materials to cut costs and boost yields amid unpredictable weather. Health & Climate for Kids: MOHW and UNICEF launched a 2026–2030 community health strategy, while a UNICEF climate study is assessing how stronger storms, flooding, drought, and service disruptions are affecting Belizean children. Ocean Protection: A Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan is open for public review, mapping marine zones for fishing, tourism, shipping, and conservation. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: Honduran nationals were charged after being intercepted fishing illegally in the Sapodilla Keys Marine Reserve. Tourism Pressure on Coasts: Minister Perez backs a temporary moratorium on mining/dredging in sensitive tourism areas like Placencia Lagoon and Ambergris Caye, while the Belize Bus Association asks to be included in the electric bus pilot.