Strengthened National Capacity for the Delivery of Belize’s Marine Spatial Plan and Sustainable Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Component 4:

Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute

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): 

$2,030,000.00

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 4:

To support the development and implementation of a Marine Spatial Plan and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.

Expected Outputs:

  1. Completed Marine Spatial Plan
  2. Revised CZM Act, Regulations and CZM Plan.