October 2023 - The Belize Fund

Belize Fund participated in the XXV RedLAC Congress 2023, Oct 23-26, 2023

Did you know? In the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds (RedLAC), there are: This week, our Executive Director, Dr. Leandra Cho-Ricketts, and Kennedy Carrillo, CEO of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation and Chairperson of the Belize Fund’s Board of Directors, are in Cusco, Peru attending the Regional Latin American and Caribbean Congress on Environmental Funds. Dr. Ricketts is sharing her insights on “Networks Creation and Collaboration for Marine Conservation within the framework of 30×30.” This Congress is all about finance for biodiversity and climate change, paving the way for a sustainable future. Learn more about the congress here: https://congreso.redlac.org/en/

News & Events

Winners Announced for the Belize Coastal Resilience Art Contest in celebration of International Day of Climate Action

Chalsey Gill Anthony / October 24, 2023

Celebrating Art and Climate Action! Our Belize Coastal Resilience Art Contest has come to a close. 32 artists and creatives conceptualized climate change impacts and solutions for coastal resilience through their beautiful artworks. As we commemorate the International Day of Climate Action, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our participants. Your entries gave powerful statements on how we can work together to build a more resilient Belize and sustainable world for future generations. And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for… CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners! Category: Ages 12 – 17 years 1st Place: $500 – Bryan Garcia 2nd Place: $300 – Ireni Requena 3rd Place: $200 – Zaira Rodriguez Category: Ages 18+ years 1st Place: $800 – Arodi Patt 2nd Place: $500 – Yorleni Ricalde 3rd Place: $300 – Joanie Bradley For more information on the Belize Coastal Resilience Art Contest, see Belize Coastal Resilience Art Contest. Also, peruse the video of the winners here.