Through special “no-take” zones and marine protected areas, we’re helping keep Belize’s ocean healthy and full of life. Our goal? To prevent the loss of important species and ensure our ocean stays vibrant and thriving for generations to come. 🌊🐠 Together, let’s safeguard Belize’s natural treasures!
At COP16, our Executive Director, Dr. Leandra Cho-Ricketts, joined the launch of the publication The Vital Role of Conservation Trust Funds (CTFs) in Implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework! 📑✨ CTFs are crucial in making long-term conservation a reality. Here’s how they’re driving progress to achieve global biodiversity goals: 🌿 Stable Funding: CTFs provide steady financial flows for managing protected areas, even during economic or political changes. 👥 Community Collaboration: By partnering with Indigenous groups and local communities, CTFs support sustainable livelihoods and community-led conservation. 🌊 Marine & Coastal Protection: CTFs fund efforts to protect fragile marine ecosystems, enabling actions like improved fishing practices, reef restoration, and waste management. 🌏 Pandemic Resilience: During crises, CTFs continued funding essential biodiversity work, like supporting rangers and preserving ecosystem services. CTFs are driving impactful, on-the-ground action for a healthier planet! 🌎💪
The Global Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) Networks – RedLAC, CAFE, and APNET – met with GEF President Carlos Manuel Rodriguez at COP16 to advance a shared mission: mobilizing funds to protect biodiversity globally. Our Executive Director, Dr. Leandra Cho-Ricketts, joined this vital conversation! Together, we’re committed to strengthening partnerships to drive the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework forward, transforming commitments into real-world conservation gains. Let’s keep building momentum for nature! 🌿
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is encouraging environmental clubs to raise awareness for International Coastal Clean-up Day (September 21, 2024) by participating in cleanup activities and sharing their impact through a creative video submission. Duration: September 21st – September 26th, 2024 How it Works: Environmental clubs participate in coastal cleanup efforts and submit a 1-minute video showing and explaining: Submission Styles: Rules and Guidelines: Judging Criteria: Prizes: Award Announcement: Winners will be announced on October 2, 2024. Disclaimer: By submitting a video, participants agree and grant permission for full use by the Belize Fund to display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works from the video, in whole or in part, in any media currently existing or subsequently developed. This is for any educational, promotional, publicity, exhibition, archival, scholarly, or all other standard purposes related to the Belize Fund’s communication activities and product development for Belize’s coastal and marine environment.
