Environment
The Seaweed Solution
A seaweed mariculture project was launched in Placencia to develop an export-ready seaweed industry in Belize.
Environment
Environment
Taking Persistent Organic Pollutants Out of Circulation
The Department of the Environment and the Basel Convention Regional Center are developing strategies to educate the public about persistent organic pollutants in Belize.
Environment
Local Bio-Degradable Products For After The Plastic Ban
The upcoming ban on single-use plastics in Belize will lead to challenges for local biodegradable product manufacturers regarding costs and market acceptance.
Environment
New River Returning To Its Old Ways
The New River is improving in health, prompting the Department of the Environment to plan a watershed management meeting to address agricultural run-off.
Environment
Ocelot Found Beheaded, Same Place, Same Fate As Jaguar in May
An ocelot was found beheaded in the Dump area of Toledo, similar to a jaguar discovered there earlier this year.
Environment
Caye Caulker’s Timeline For A Diesel Disconnect
Caye Caulker is set to disconnect from diesel generators with a new cable installation planned for late 2020 or early 2021.
Environment
Fisherfolk Feisty About Keeping Gillnets
Protestors in Dangriga oppose a proposed ban on gillnets, arguing it threatens their livelihoods and food security.
Environment
Talking About The Green Globe at Film Festival
The Belize Film Festival features a panel discussion on environmental issues including single-use plastics and coral disease at the Bliss Center.
Environment
Sludge Truck Not Toxic CITCO Says
The Belize City Council stated that the sludge dumped into the East Canal is not toxic, despite public concerns about environmental harm.
Environment
Raging River Swept Away BWSL Infrastructure
Flash floods in San Jose Succotz and Benque Viejo damaged BWSL infrastructure, affecting water supply to several communities and prompting boil water advisories.
Environment
The Aftermath of the Succotz Flash Flood
Relentless rains caused a flash flood in San Jose Succotz, affecting hundreds of residents and prompting relief efforts from NEMO.
Environment
New River Renewed
The Department of Environment reports significant improvement in the water quality of the New River after intervention measures were implemented.
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