Improved Monitoring, Reporting, and Socialization of Mangroves and Reserves

Component 5:

Belize Forest Department

Project: 

Establish the enabling environment for the development of a Marine Spatial Plan through strengthened governance, improved management and enhanced monitoring of Belize’s coastal and marine resources

Grantee:

Blue Bond & Finance Permanence Unit (BBFP)

Location: 

Belize Barrier Reef System

Funds from Belize Fund ($BZD): 

$1,759,639.00

Time Frame: 

April 2023 – November 2025

Goal:

To ensure the successful and timely delivery of the timebound Milestones and conservation commitment for the Government of Belize with a focus on establishing the enabling environment for the development of a Marine Spatial Plan through strengthened governance, improved management, and enhanced enforcement of Belize’s coastal and marine resources.

Objective 5:

To improve the monitoring and reporting of mangrove cover and ongoing restoration activities while supporting the compliance of newly designated mangrove reserves and regulations.

Expected Outputs:

  1. Expansion of the National Forest Monitoring Database
  2. Effective Management of Mangrove Reserves within the BBRS