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Blue Economy
Government
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation Charts the Course for Belize’s Blue Economy Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation (MBEMC) successfully concluded a two-day stakeholder sensitization workshop in Belize City, aimed at fostering cross-sector collaboration and building momentum around Belize’s Blue Economy.
Conservation
Belize hosts inaugural Blue Forum, engaging stakeholders in the marine sector
The Government of Belize kicked off April with the Blue Forum, an event that brought together stakeholders from the marine and conservation sectors. This event took place at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel in Belize City starting on April 1st. Its purpose was to promote discussions on science-driven ocean management, encourage collaboration, and strengthen Belize’s blue economy.
Conservation
Multimillion-dollar Blue Economy project approved by the World Bank to benefit Ambergris Caye
On Monday, February 3rd, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors announced that it had approved a new project called “Blue Cities and Beyond.” This initiative aims to support Belize’s Blue Economy by promoting the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic development while protecting the environment and improving livelihoods. Valued at US$32.23 million, the project will fund initiatives in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize City, and Punta Gorda in southern Belize.
Government
New Blue Economy Innovations to Catapult Belize’s Nature-Based Economy
he Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management, in accordance with its Blue Investments strategic objective, is vigorously exploring new blue industries that can contribute to growing Belize’s Blue Economy in a manner that is sustainable and inclusive.
Government
CRFM Ministerial Council’s 18th Meeting addresses climate resilience, fisheries crimes, and Caribbean Blue Economy
Ministers of responsible for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and the Blue Economy from Member States of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) deliberated on Friday, 26 April, at the 18th Regular Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the CRFM on the priority actions needed to advance sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, while addressing critical matters such as evidence-based decision-making; climate resilience, including insurance for fishers; illegal unreported, and unregulated fishing; Sargassum seaweed; bolstering regional and global trade; capacity building and knowledge management; and growing the Caribbean blue economy.
Conservation
Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association Blends Tradition with Technology to Save Belize’s Marine Ecosystems
Since 2013 the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA) has received its mandate as the official co-manager of the marine reserve from the Government of Belize through the Belize Fisheries Department. The award-winning nonprofit blends traditional engagement strategies and technology to redefine marine conservation and improve management effectiveness, which IUCN defines as ‘how well-protected areas are managed.’
Government
BELTRAIDE Holds Consultations with Blue Economy Stakeholders to Improve Investments in the Sector
The Government of Belize has identified investment in priority sectors, as a key driver of economic development. BELTRAIDE is supporting the Inter- American Development (IDB) in building a strategy to attract foreign direct investment specifically in the Blue Economy, to complement existing business operations. The development of the strategy is being led by OCO Global, a technology based advisory firm focused on trade, investment, and economic development.
Environment
CAF, FAO, and CRFM partner on new Regional GEF Funded Blue Economy Project
A new US 48 million dollar project to strengthen the foundation for blue economic growth and sustainable development of marine living resources by focusing on marine spatial planning, area-based management, and climate-smart sustainable seafood value chain development has commenced. The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), are partnering to implement the four-year project in the region.
