What Did Cop28 Mean For Belize?
Belize's delegation at COP28, led by Minister Orlando Habet, engaged in discussions on climate finance and sustainable development initiatives.
Belize's delegation at COP28, led by Minister Orlando Habet, engaged in discussions on climate finance and sustainable development initiatives.
A major power outage has left more than half of Belize, including the Belize, Cayo, Stann Creek, and Toledo Districts, in darkness since 5:00 pm.
A woman in San Pedro Town found a ten-foot boa constrictor under her home, which was safely captured and relocated by ACES volunteers.
Belize's Minister of Climate Change, Orlando Habet, discussed key points from COP 28 that may affect Belize.
MAR Alliance hosted its first annual general meeting in Belize to discuss marine conservation efforts and partnerships with stakeholders.
The Department of the Environment has ordered a contractor to stop unregulated construction and dredging on Sunset Caye within a World Heritage Site.
Belize's delegation to COP 28 secured grant funds for climate adaptation and housing improvements for vulnerable populations affected by Hurricane Lisa.
Monkey River will receive adaptation funds to address erosion and support replanting of mangroves along Belize's coastline.
Osmond Martinez, CEO of the Ministry of Economic Development, states that the $78 million grant for sugarcane farmers is insufficient for Belize's climate change needs.
The Chief Environmental Officer confirmed the Belize Aggressor has been moved from the reef and a damage assessment report is being prepared.
The Department of the Environment has instructed David Gegg to address environmental issues at his Cave Branch Outpost before renewing his liquor license.
The dive boat 'Belize Aggressor 4' has been removed from the reef after being grounded for 10 days, with damage now set for assessment.
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