AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSan Pedro Airport Debate: Government says Ambergris Caye needs a larger airport to meet future demand, but tourism stakeholders and the town council oppose moving the airport near Secret Beach. They want urgent attention to infrastructure, waste, conservation and other existing pressures, while residents weigh the project’s risks to the island’s fragile environment. Conservation Funding: At the UN biodiversity conference, Belize said it needs about US$137 million to carry out its 2025–2035 conservation plan. The country reported that about 40% of its land is protected and it is nearing its goal of protecting 30% of its marine space. Watershed Action: More than 80 community projects across the Belize River Watershed have received micro-grants for work including sustainable farming and ecotourism. Coastal Erosion: Placencia’s village council is seeking government support to address worsening beach erosion, which threatens tourism and the local community. Climate Resilience: Belize is preparing with regional partners for El Niño risks, including drought and water shortages. A US$44 million regional coastal resilience project will also support Belize and four other Caribbean countries.
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