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Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation
Community and Society
Reef Protection Efforts Strengthened at San Pedro Workshop
On Thursday, August 21st, from 10AM to noon, a stakeholder consultation workshop was held at the Lion’s Den in San Pedro. The session was part of Belize’s Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) process under the Resilient Bold Belize (RBB) Initiative. It was sponsored by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, the Office of the Prime Minister’s Blue Bond and Finance Permanence Unit, the Belize Fisheries Department, the Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Environment
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.
Environment
Government Launches Emergency Plan to Tackle Sargassum Surge
In response to a 70% increase in sargassum seaweed washing ashore compared to the last significant event in 2022, the Government of Belize's Cabinet has approved a comprehensive Sargassum Emergency Response Plan, announced on July 17th. This approval comes amid an escalating influx of sargassum that is severely impacting Belize’s coastal communities, tourism, and economy.
Government
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation launches Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Response to Emergency Training
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation (MBEMC), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), and other key local partners, successfully launched the Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Response to Emergency (FARE) Training, which took place from July 7–9, 2025, in Belize City.
Community and Society
Validation Workshop Held to Better Prepare San Pedro for Natural Disasters
A validation workshop and simulation exercise aimed at better preparing San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, for natural disaster response was held on July 4th on the island. The event was spearheaded by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the San Pedro Town Council, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), and other key local stakeholders.
Conservation
UNESCO World Heritage Site Unveiled at Bacalar Chico in Historic Ceremony
On July 7th, conservationists, government officials, and community members gathered under the Caribbean sun, amidst the hum of mosquitoes, to witness a historic moment: the unveiling of the UNESCO World Heritage Site signage at Bacalar Chico, a jewel in Belize’s Barrier Reef Reserve System.
Government
Belize Hosts 3rd Blue Economy Climate Resilience Forum
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, hosted the 3rd Blue Economy Climate Resilience Forum on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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.
