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Ministry of Sustainable Development; Climate Change; and Solid Waste Management
Government
Belize Participates in 8th Global Environment Facility Assembly
Belize is participating in the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from May 30 to June 6, 2026. Representing the Government of Belize are Mrs. Judene Tingling-Linares, GEF Operational Focal Point (Alt.) in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, and Mr. Leroy Martinez, GEF Political Focal Point and Director of the Climate Finance Unit within the Ministry of Economic Transformation.
Government
Belize Hosts Trinational Workshop to Strengthen Conservation of the Greater Maya Forest
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, under the auspices of the Belize Forest Department, in collaboration with regional partners, is proud to host the Trinational Workshop of the Council of Protected Area Authorities under the Greater Maya Forest Biocultural Corridor. The workshop, which commenced yesterday, is being held from March 22–28, 2026, with sessions taking place at Placencia Village, Stann Creek District.
Environment
National Climate Change Office Concludes Consultations on Climate Adaptation Efforts
A nationwide consultation exercise to identify climate adaptation priorities concluded in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on January 29th. The final session, which covered the Belize District, supported the development of Belize’s Multi-sectoral National Adaptation Plan (MNAP). The consultations were led by the National Climate Change Office (NCCO) under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, in partnership with consulting firm Metroeconomica, which facilitated the stakeholder sessions.
Conservation
National Climate Consultations to Address Climate Risks Affecting Belize
The Government of Belize has launched a series of National Consultations to strengthen the country’s response to climate change, with a particular focus on vulnerable coastal communities and key economic sectors, such as tourism. The consultations, taking place from January 19 to January 30, 2026, are being led by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management, through the National Climate Change Office (NCCO). The process forms part of Belize’s National Adaptation Planning efforts, which aim to reduce climate risks and improve long-term resilience nationwide.
Environment
Government Enforces Tough Penalties for Improper Wastewater Disposal
On November 20, 2025, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management, in collaboration with the Department of the Environment (DOE) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, issued a strong reminder to the public about the dangers and legal consequences of improper wastewater disposal. The nationwide notice highlights that untreated wastewater, including sewage, greywater, industrial effluent, and other liquid waste, poses serious risks to public health and the environment.
Environment
COP30 Highlights Ongoing Global Challenges in Climate Policy
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) wrapped up on November 17th in Belém, Brazil, after two weeks of negotiations involving more than 55,000 participants and 194 nations. The summit brought together world leaders, scientists, activists, and vulnerable countries, including Belize, to address climate finance, deforestation, and adaptation amid intensifying global climate threats.
Environment
Belize Halts Short-Term Tree Cutting Permits to Protect National Lands
Starting December 1, 2025, the Government of Belize will impose a five-year moratorium on issuing Short-term Forest Licenses and Petty Permits for tree cutting on national lands. The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, along with the Belize Forest Department, announced the measure following Cabinet’s approval, citing growing risks of forest depletion across the country.
Government
Taiwan ICDF and Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management Host Closing Ceremony for Flood Warning Capacity Improvement for the Belize...
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, in partnership with the International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) and the National Taiwan University (NTU), hosted the official closing ceremony and achievement exhibition for the Flood Warning Capacity Improvement for the Belize River Basin (FWCIBRB) Project.