Strengthening Belize Fisheries Governance and Management Effectiveness in Belize’s Blue Space

Press Release, Belize City, November 4th, 2024. To ensure the successful and timely delivery of Belize’s conservation commitments, the Belize Fisheries Department was equipped with a Toyota Hilux Vehicle and eight laptops to effectively monitor and ensure compliance with fisheries laws – an essential step in protecting Belize’s valuable marine areas and supporting productive fisheries and livelihoods. This investment is made through the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future, utilizing the Government Strategic Allocation (GSA) financing under the project titled “Establishing the Enabling Environment for the Development of a Marine Spatial Plan through Strengthened Governance, Improved Management, and Enhanced Monitoring of Belize’s Coastal and Marine Resources.” The GSA facility is earmarked to support the Government and its agencies in achieving the conservation milestones and commitments outlined in the Conservation Funding Agreement (CFA) under the Blue Bond.
The equipment, valued at one hundred and eight thousand six hundred and thirty-three dollars (BZD $108,633.00), was purchased to strengthen Belize’s fisheries governance and management effectiveness in its Blue Space, supporting Belize’s national development goals and Blue Bond commitments.
The Government of Belize continues to work alongside its on-the-ground partners to support the conservation and sustainable development of its marine resources through the Blue Bond Agreement for nature and people.