Environment
SPTC monitoring dispute between PASA and Solid Waste Management Authority
Reports that PASA Belize Limited suddenly informed the Solid Waste Management Authority that they ceased operations caught many by surprise.
Environment
‘Reef Angels’ aim to clean the seas
A new environmental movement on Ambergris Caye dubbed ‘Reef Angels,’ and headed by island resident Martin John Leslie (MJ) has been busy cleaning the sea around the island.
Environment
Caribbean prepares to pilot COAST insurance to protect fisheries sector
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism is hosting a working group meeting to advance the implementation of a risk insurance facility for fishers in the region.
Environment
Belize City excursion planned to attend GOB’s Marine Multibeam and Sea Seep Survey public consultation
Environmentalists and tourism stake holders reject all intentions of offshore oil exploration including GOB's Marine Multibeam and Sea Seep Survey.
Environment
The Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage writes to CEO Hyde
The Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage is requesting details regarding the "PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE MARINE MULTIBEAM AND SEA SEEP SURVEY"
Environment
Stakeholders review assessment of the Environmental Clearance Process
A one-day consultation held on Wednesday, December 14th in Belize City brought together stakeholders from the public sector and environmental community to a validation workshop on the Assessment of the Environment Clearance process report.
Environment
Forest officers take part in SMART Training
On Tuesday, December 6th and Wednesday, December 7th, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) hosted a two-day training workshop on the use of the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) for employees from the Belize Forest Department and Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative (CSFI).
Environment
Belize Barrier Reef celebrates 20 years as World Heritage Site
The Belize Barrier Reef System (BBRS) has been on the endangered list of the United Nations Education Science and Culture Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Site since 2009