On June 28th, we hosted a Strategic Partnership Signing with the Belize Marine Protected Areas Network (BMPAN) and granted awards to the National Garifuna Council, the Belize Tourism Industry Association and Humana People to People Belize.
Highlights of the Event
Signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, with an investment of BZ $3,895,000.92 over 3 years (June 2024 – May 2027), to strengthen compliance and enforcement within Belize’s marine protected areas, ensuring effective management and protection of marine biodiversity.
Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Bacalar Chico National Park managed by the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development
Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve managed by the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association
Blue Hole and Half Moon Natural Monument (Lighthouse reef atoll) managed by the Belize Audubon Society
Laughing Bird National Park, Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve, Placencia Lagoon managed by the Southern Environmental Association
Port Honduras Marine Reserve and Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve managed by the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment
Presentation of Grant Awards totaling BZ $745,889 to:
Humana People to People Belize (BZ $515,860) to reshape plastic usage patterns through public education and by transforming plastic waste into marketable recycled products.
Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) (BZ $80,029) to create a training program for students and tour guides to increase knowledge and appreciation for marine conservation.
National Garifuna Council (BZ $150,000) to identify solutions to mitigate shoreline erosion in Barranco Village.
