Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change

🤖🌎 Calling all young innovators in Belize!
Do you have a passion for technology, creativity, and solving real-world challenges? Join the Climate Week Robotics Competition and design a robotic solution that helps tackle climate-related issues in your community.

✅ Teams of 3–6 youths (ages 10–18)
✅ Showcase your innovation at the 5th Annual Climate Week
✅ Develop teamwork, problem-solving, and STEM skills

Your ideas can help build a more climate-resilient Belize. Register today and be part of the solution!

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

The Government of Belize is proudly participating in the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from May 30 to June 6, 2026.

Representing our nation and driving crucial conversations on environmental financing are:

• Mrs. Judene Tingling-Linares (GEF Operational Focal Point (Alt.), Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management)
• Mr. Leroy Martinez (GEF Political Focal Point & Director of the Climate Finance Unit, Ministry of Economic Transformation)

The Government of Belize is actively participating in the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to secure critical climate financing aligned with Plan Belize 2.0 and champion the needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Representing the nation are Mrs. Judene Tingling-Linares and Mr. Leroy Martinez, alongside Mr. Jaren Serano, the first Belizean recipient of the prestigious Gustavo Fonseca Scholarship. Through high-level dialogues, the delegation continues to strengthen Belize's 30-year partnership with the GEF to build community resilience, protect natural resources, and empower the next generation of environmental leaders.

𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐙𝐁𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍

Educational Biodiversity Fair 2026!

Throughout the month of May, the National Biodiversity Office was proudly commemorating International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 through activities that highlight the importance of protecting Belize’s rich natural heritage and promoting collective action for biodiversity conservation.

You’re invited to continue celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 tomorrow, May 28!

Join us at Falcon Field Park in San Ignacio from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM for a fun and engaging day celebrating Belize’s rich biodiversity.

Explore interactive booths, discover environmental initiatives, and connect with organizations dedicated to protecting Belize’s biodiversity, ecosystems, and protected areas.

Theme: “Acting Locally for Global Impact: Our Culture, Our Biodiversity, Our Impact.”

We look forward to celebrating with you!

This International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, we celebrate the power of communities, conservation, and collective action. Every forest protected, every species saved, and every ecosystem restored brings us one step closer to a healthier planet for all. 🌱✨

Together, let’s protect nature, empower communities, and inspire future generations to care for the world we share. 🌍