Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Government

Belize to Reap Transformational Benefits from Regional ISA Energy Meeting

Belize is set to gain significant strategic and developmental benefits from its participation in the Seventh Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, taking place in Santiago, Chile, from August 4-6, 2025.

Government of Belize and Brightwater Launch First Blue Carbon Pilot to Advance Climate Solutions and Marine Conservation

The Government of Belize (GOB), through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in partnership with Brightwater, is proud to announce the launch of Belize’s groundbreaking blue carbon pilot project, which will lead to the development and issuance of Belize’s first high-quality blue carbon credits.

Belize Attends COSEFIN Meeting

Belize participated in the 56th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Finance of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (COSEFIN), held on July 31, 2025, in Antigua Guatemala. The delegation was led by Hon. Christopher Coye, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, and included Carlos Pol, CEO of the Ministry of Economic Transformation; H.E. Jose Alpuche, Belize's Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala; and Ms. Cinnamon Bottaro, Belize’s representative to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board of Executive Directors.

Belize Launches Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0

The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, through the National Climate Change Office (NCCO), is proud to announce the official launch of Belize’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, which took place on July 31, 2025, at Oasis Hidden Hall, Belmopan City.

Belize Celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan

The Government of Belize is proud to announce its official participation in the National Day celebration at Expo 2025 Osaka on Sunday, August 3, under the national theme “One Belize, One Purpose: Ecosystem for Life.” National Day at the Expo marked a moment of cultural and diplomatic significance, and Belize delivered a vibrant and meaningful showcase of its heritage, development vision, and international partnerships.

Belize Joins CARICOM’s Inititive for Free Movement

Following the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held in Jamaica from July 6th to 8th, it was announced that Belize has joined three other Caribbean nations in committing to implement the whole free movement of people. Under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), this initiative includes Belize, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dominica. The implementation will go through a three-year transitional period beginning October 1st. In Belize, government officials anticipate increased trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.

Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Belize Fund Sign MOU to Strengthen Financing for Climate Adaptation and Blue Economy

The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future (Belize Fund) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding access to financing for climate adaptation and blue economy development in Belize. This agreement marks a significant milestone in national efforts to strengthen environmental and economic resilience through strategic partnerships and shared expertise.

Belize and United States of America Sign MOC for a Biometric Data Sharing Partnership

Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture, and Immigration, and Kristi Noem, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, which sets the stage for a Biometric Data Sharing Partnership (BDSP), on July 22, 2025. The objective of the new partnership is to enhance border security and public safety through the sharing of information.