Government
Signing of MOU for the Development of Healthy Banana-Based Snacks
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, in collaboration with Fyffes, the Banana Growers Association, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health & Wellness, and Our Lady of Bella Vista R.C. School, signed a memorandum of understanding for a new school-based pilot project.
Environment
Honorable Andre Perez highlights Belize’s efforts to protect the environment at COP26
Belize's delegation attending the UN Climate Change Summit COP26 continues to participate in different activities highlighting Belize's efforts and commitment to the fight against global warming. On Thursday, November 4th, the Honourable Andre Perez, Minister of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, took part in a high-level panel discussion dubbed 'Blue Carbon Protection in NDCs-Case Studies in Ambition.
Environment
Ministry of the Blue Economy talks on the importance of coastal and marine systems at COP26
The Belize delegation attending the current 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate change summit in Glasgow, Scotland, continues making its mark, highlighting how the country has been working to mitigate global warming. On Wednesday, November 3rd, the Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation (MBECA) participated in an “Accelerating solutions for post COP26: financing oceans resilience as a priority for climate action” side event.
Environment
Prime Minister Briceño signs MOU with WWF and TNC strengthening the Blue Bonds initiative
On Tuesday, November 2nd, Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to create a Project Finance initiative for Permanence (PFP) by 2025. This project, considered the first of its kind, is part of the Blue Bonds initiative to further protect and promote sustainable management of Belize’s coastal-marine ecosystems. The historic MOU was signed in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, during the ongoing 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate change summit.
Government
Ministry of National Defence Hosts 6th Multinational Security and Cooperation Conference
From October 28 to 29, 2021, the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security hosted the 6th Multinational Security and Cooperation Conference at the Price Barracks in Ladyville.
Environment
Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño tells UN Climate Change summit, “Without the reef, Belize’s economy could crumble.”
During the opening day of the 26th UN Climate Change summit, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Prime Minister Honorable John Briceño called on developed countries to take immediate and ambitious action to save the planet. Briceño pointed out that developed countries must not only deliver but increase their commitments to climate finance. The prime minister highlighted how Belize’s natural resources are impacted by the effects of climate change and called on those responsible for emitting high greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.
Government
Ministry of Agriculture and BLPA Sign Memorandum of Agreement
On October 29, 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise and the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA) signed a memorandum of agreement for the use of a corral and cattle scale in the Dump community in Toledo District.
Government
Ministry of Agriculture Celebrates OIRSA’s 68th Anniversary and 38th Regional Agricultural Health Day 2021
On October 29, 2021, the International Regional Organization for Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, and the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), virtually celebrated the 68th anniversary of OIRSA in Central America and the 38th Regional Agriculture Health Day.