Belize National Biodiversity Office

🍃The National Biodiversity Office was proud to participate at the National Agriculture & Trade Show!🍃

We engaged with the public through an interactive booth, sharing our work, ongoing projects, and national priorities for protected areas management. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn, connect, and support biodiversity conservation in Belize. 🙏

Real impact happens on the ground through everyday actions, community involvement, and collective responsibility. Be part of the work to protect our ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. The future of Belize starts with what we do today, start now, act now, and make a difference.🌎

21 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔 graduated as 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔!

These 21 Rangers successfully completed the Special Constable Training carried out by the National Police Training Academy.

The objective of this training is to build the Rangers knowledge and ability to carry out protected areas law enforcement, while respecting and adhering to all legal requirements and obligations associated with this important duty.

With this new status, the Special Constables are better prepared to safeguard ecosystems and ecosystem services within protected areas for the long-term benefit of our communities. They now have the authority to detain and arrest for protected areas offenses.

Participants are from Ya'axché Conservation Trust, Programme For Belize, Southern Environmental Association,Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development - Belize,Belize Audubon Society and Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative- CSFI.

Join us, in congratulating these dedicated individuals on their hard work and commitment. Special thanks to the dedicated team at the National Police Training Academy for their commitment and support!

In celebration of Earth Day 🌍✨

The National Biodiversity Office participated in the Earth Day Fair hosted by the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, engaging students through an interactive booth and sharing our work, ongoing projects, and national priorities for protected areas management.

We also took part of the panel discussion on “Connecting Policy, Financing, and On-the-Ground Action,” moderated by Chad Bowman form UNDP, alongside representative from PACT and the Forest Department. As NBIO, we highlighted why biodiversity is important for Belize’s future, highlighting the persistent ongoing challenges faced for the effective management of protected areas which includes limited financial resources, capacity constraints, and competing national priorities, which continue to affect the full implementation of national and international biodiversity commitments.

Within its mandate, NBIO continues to support national biodiversity strategies by guiding priority actions through available funding mechanisms, strengthening coordination, and helping identify key priority for conservation actions. However, persistent gaps in financing and institutional capacity underscore the need for stronger partnerships, improved resource mobilization, and sustained long-term commitment at all levels.

International Biodiversity Day
Youth Poetry Competition

In observation of the upcoming celebration of International day for Biological Diversity, the National Biodiversity Office (NBIO) is hosting a High School Poetry Competition.

In Celebration of International Biodiversity Day, we invite young people across Belize (High School Students) to participate in our Youth Poetry Competition.
Poetry Competition under the theme, “Acting locally for global impact: Our Culture, Our Biodiversity, Our Impact.”

Share your voice through poetry explore and reflect on following themes:
• The importance of Belize’s biodiversity and ecosystems, the threats they face, perspectives and experiences.
• The role individuals and communities play in the protecting biodiversity.
• How biodiversity support local livelihoods, culture and the economy.
• Personal connections to nature within participants communities or daily lives.

🏆1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be selected.

Deadline: May 8, 2026

Sign and submit your poem using the Google Form link here: https://forms.gle/b73Hxc2RseKA95pe9

Let your words inspire others to protect Belize’s incredible biodiversity.

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𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🚀

The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) is seeking a qualified individual to support the development and strengthening of national conservation and climate-resilience initiatives in Belize.

This is a chance to contribute to environmental programmes that safeguard Belize’s protected areas and support sustainable development.

💼 Employment Type: Contract
📍 Location: Belmopan, Belize

Apply if you:

✅ Have relevant expertise in conservation, climate finance, or environmental management
✅Bring strong analytical, research, and project development skills
✅Can work collaboratively with stakeholders across sectors
✅Are passionate about sustainable development and protected areas

📅 Submission Deadline: April 13, 2026
🔗 Full Terms of Reference & Application Details: https://pactbelize.bamboohr.com/careers/36

You are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2026 on April 22!

Join us at the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management compound, #7552 Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Engage with interactive booths, learn about environmental initiatives, and connect with organizations committed to sustainability.

Theme: Our Power, Our Planet

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Biodiversity Youth Council

In line with CBD Targets 22 & 23 and NBSAP Goal 1, The National Biodiversity Office (NBIO) is proud to establish the Biodiversity Youth Council a national platform designed to amplify youth voices in biodiversity governance and decision-making in Belize. NBIO is inviting young leaders with a background in Science or Sociology to become part of this initiative, providing a platform to link youth perspectives with biodiversity policy and national decision-making. The Council will serve as a bridge between youth and policymakers, ensuring that conservation efforts incorporate the lived realities, experiences, and aspirations of the next generation.

Through this initiative, members will:
-Review and provide input on national biodiversity policies
-Participate in national consultations and dialogues
-Develop youth statements and recommendations
-Engage directly with environmental leaders and decision-makers
-Strengthen leadership skills and professional networks

Deadline: April 24, 2026

Sign up by scanning the QR Code provided
🔗 or by clicking the google form link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FNtj3OaXK1Z9UKuvXlg8sPltO3hF-6oJxdNBqO_uZ28/edit?ts=69a74424