Environment

Environment July 25, 2013

Chiquibul, the Adventure Is Just Getting There

The journey through the Chiquibul National Park reveals challenges and illegal activities amid increasing Guatemalan incursions.

Environment July 25, 2013

Snakes In An Office?

A nest of snakes, including a six-foot boa and 26 baby snakes, was discovered in the Channel 7 office.

Environment July 24, 2013

100+ Acres of Chiquibul Forest Destroyed For Milpa Farms

Over 100 acres of Chiquibul Forest have been destroyed by Guatemalan farmers establishing milpa farms within Belizean territory.

Environment July 24, 2013

FCD: Enforcement Not As Simple As Should Be

The Friends for Conservation and Development report challenges in enforcing laws against illegal activities in the Chiquibul National Park due to lack of coordination among agencies.

Environment July 24, 2013

The Premise Behind SATIIM's Pending Challenge

SATIIM and four villages are suing the government and US Capital Energy over drilling activities in the Sarstoon Temash National Park.

Environment July 23, 2013

SATIIM’s National Park Co-Management Agreement Cancelled

The Forestry Department has cancelled SATIIM's co-management agreement for the Sarstoon-Temash National Park, prompting a defiant response from Executive Director Greg Ch'oc.

Environment July 22, 2013

Rising Sea Levels?: Municipal Airstrip Floods In July

The Municipal Airstrip in Belize City faced an unprecedented closure in July due to unusually high tides linked to climate change.

Environment July 19, 2013

Chiquibul, What’s the Way Forward?

The Chiquibul Symposium highlighted the urgent need to address environmental pressures from Guatemala on the Chiquibul Forest and its vital resources.