The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is sharing this notice to invite public feedback on an upcoming project under the Resilient Bold Belize (RBB) Program called Improving Stewardship and Sustainable Livelihoods in Belize.

This project is designed to support fishing communities and coastal families facing the impacts of climate change. It aims to strengthen fisher associations, support new livelihood opportunities, and build stronger, more resilient coastal communities. It is funded by the Global Environment Facility and delivered by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in partnership with the Belize Fund.

What Is This Project About?

Climate change is already affecting life along Belize’s coast — warmer seas, stronger storms, and changes to the fish and marine life that communities depend on.

This project is designed to help. It will work directly with fishers, their families, women, and young people in coastal communities to:

• Support fisher associations — Help fishing groups get organized, registered, and trained so they can better represent their members and access funding.
• Create new opportunities — Provide training in business skills, financial management, and climate-smart practices, along with scholarships and youth programs.
• Share knowledge — Connect fisher associations with each other and with learning opportunities in Belize and abroad.

The project is expected to benefit more than 10,000 people, including over 3,400 fishers, across the targeted communities.

Which Communities Are Included?

The project focuses on the following fishing-dependent communities:

Sarteneja, Chunox, Copper Bank, Gales Point, Hopkins, Riversdale, Seine Bight, Monkey River, Punta Negra, Barranco

Why Are We Sharing This?

Before the project begins, a document called the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) must be made available to the public for review.

This plan explains:

• Who will be consulted and how often
• How the project will make sure women, youth, and other underrepresented groups can participate
• What to do if you have a concern or complaint about the project

Review the Document

You can read the full Stakeholder Engagement Plan here:

• https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2273/SEP_SCCF_Belize.pdf
• https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/public-disclosure-of-safeguards-documents-for-wwf-gef-bgi-ip-child-project-rbb/

30 Days to Share Your Thoughts

This document is open for public review and feedback for 30 calendar days from April 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026.

During this time, anyone may:

• Submit comments or questions
• Raise concerns
• Submit complaints or grievances using the channels described in the SEP

Feedback received during this period will be reviewed and may be considered as part of project  implementation.

How can I make a comment on this document during the disclosure period?

• Send an email to ethics@belizefund.bz or call our office at +501-880-3863 or +501-672-3863.

Formal Complaints or Grievances

If someone wishes to raise a formal grievance related to safeguards matters, they may use the applicable mechanisms listed in the SEP, including WWF-US or relevant government channels.

Your feedback can help strengthen this project and ensure coastal communities are part of the process.