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Belize Takes Lead for Small Island Developing States at UN Ocean Conference with Marine Protection Plan
Love FM
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June 18, 2025
Belize, a nation on the front lines of ocean conservation, made a significant impact at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3), held in Nice, France, last week. Led by Prime Minister John Briceño, the Belizean delegation played a...
Storm tracker: Atlantic system could bring heavy rains to Mexico, Belize
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning, June 27, it is monitoring a system in the northern Atlantic Ocean that could produce heavy rains over portions of Central America. Hurricane center forecasters said an area of "disorganized...
Deepening trade relations with Belize
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 26, 2025
Business Newsday 19 Hrs Ago TRIPARTITE TRADE & BUSINESS ALLIANCE: TT Chamber president Sonji Pierre-Chase, centre, with her Belizean counterparts – the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Belize Coalition of Service Providers –...
UB albergará nueva sede del Centro Climático del Caribe
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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June 26, 2025
La Universidad de Belize (UB) en Belmopán será el nuevo hogar del Centro de Cambio Climático de la Comunidad del Caribe, conocido como el 5Cs. La ceremonia de colocación de la primera piedra se celebró este martes, coincidiendo con el vigésimo...
Going green never tasted so good: 7 sustainable spirits to try now
The Manual - Oregon
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June 25, 2025
Sustainability (especially in the alcohol world) isn’t easy. It requires distilleries to create initiatives for environmentally responsible actions that impact everything they do, from where they source their ingredients to what they package their...
PAHO, stakeholders work on new Caribbean Action Plan on health, climate change
The Gleaner
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June 26, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, (PAHO/WHO): From June 17-19 representatives from the Ministries of Health and Environment, CARICOM and its agencies and other key stakeholders met in Barbados to discuss the proposed new Caribbean Action Plan on Health and...
Caribbean Climate Change Centre Breaks Ground for New HQ at UB Belmopan Campus
Love FM
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June 26, 2025
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) officially launched the site for its future headquarters. Set to rise on the University of Belize’s Belmopan campus, the development is the result of a joint effort between the institution and...
Global Climate Risk Index Ranks 188 Countries by Vulnerability and Access to Finance
State of the Planet
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June 25, 2025
The Climate Finance Vulnerability Index ranks 188 countries according to both their vulnerability to hazards and their financial resilience. Researchers at the Columbia Climate School, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, have unveiled a...
Belize Participates in Brazil-Caribbean Summit Ahead of COP30
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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June 16, 2025
Belize took part in the Brazil-Caribbean Summit held on Friday in Brasília, where leaders from CARICOM and Brazil gathered to strengthen regional cooperation on key issues such as “food and nutrition security, climate change, energy transition,...
New Index Ranks Vulnerabilities of 188 Nations to Climate Shocks
The Rockefeller Foundation
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June 25, 2025
Columbia Climate School identifies 65 ‘Red Zone’ nations across four separate climate scenarios. 43 nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, eight in Latin America and the Caribbean, six in Asia-Pacific, six in the Middle East, and two in Europe are most...
PAHO Collaborates with Stakeholders to Develop New Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change
Pan American Health Organization
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June 24, 2025
Bridgetown, Barbados, 25 June 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – From 17-19 June, representatives from the Ministries of Health and Environment, CARICOM and its agencies and other key stakeholders met in Barbados to discuss the proposed new Caribbean Action Plan...
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre to Celebrate 20 Years of Regional Climate Leadership with Awards Ceremony
The Voice
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June 25, 2025
Colin A. Young, PhD, Executive Director of the CCCCC (Photo credit: CCCCC) The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) institution mandated to coordinate the Caribbean’s response to climate change, is...
New Study Shows Belize’s Economy Hasn’t Progressed in 20 Years
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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June 25, 2025
This morning, the University of Belize turned the spotlight on the nation’s economy—past, present, and future. At a special policy research seminar, renowned economics professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas unveiled a thought-provoking paper titled ‘The...
Celebrating Belize’s rich history in chocolate making
Sussex World
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June 23, 2025
Located in the heart of Central America, Belize is not just a tropical paradise; but a paradise for chocolate enthusiasts, with a rich history of Mayan chocolate traditions and some of the world's finest cacao. Chocolate has a long history in...
Drought, Climate Change, and Scientific Diplomacy: A Collective Response from Latin America
Latinoamerica21
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June 23, 2025
Drought is no longer just a natural or cyclical phenomenon: it is one of the most destructive impacts of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean. As global temperatures rise—as confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO),...
SIDS must hold major banks, rich nations to account on climate finance pledge
Jamaica Observer
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June 22, 2025
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for water, environment, climate change and the blue and green economies, Matthew Samuda (left) greets Dr Milton Clarke, environmental specialist at...
Tapping rivers, lakes for climate action in S-E Asia could avert 25% GDP loss by 2050: Report
The Straits Times
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June 23, 2025
SINGAPORE – The impacts of climate change are expected to claim up to 25 per cent of South-east Asia’s gross domestic product by 2050, but such losses can be avoided if countries turn to their snaking rivers and majestic lakes for solutions, says...
How To Prepare for a Belize Adventure Tour
TechBullion
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June 20, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email Are you ready for an unforgettable experience in one of Central America’s most stunning destinations? Embarking on a Belize adventure tour is an excellent way to explore the country’s natural wonders, vibrant culture,...
University of Belize Requests Increase in Government Subsidy
Love FM
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June 19, 2025
Another demand that the government is facing is that from the University of Belize (UB). Recently, the facility has asked for an increase in subsidy, taking it from 7.6 million dollars to ten million dollars for the current fiscal year. It is...
Youth Hub opens at Hope Center in Belize City
Amandala
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June 18, 2025
Youth Hub ribbon cutting by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Fri. June 13, 2025 The official ribbon cutting for a fully renovated and furnished Youth Hub at the Hope Center was held on Thursday, June 12, by the Belize City Council, in partnership with...