Component 3:
Enhanced Enforcement and Protection of Belize’s Marine Resources
May 23, 2023
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
Funds from Belize Fund ($BZD)
$,000,000.00
Grantee
Blue Bond & Finance Permanence Unit (BBFP)
Location
Belize Barrier Reef System
Time-frame
April 2023 – November 2025
Project 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.
Project Objectives:
To enhance BCG operational capabilities through the utilization of an Unmanned Air System to conduct long-range aerial patrols in our internal waters, territorial seas, and parts of our exclusive economic zone for fisheries enforcement and protection of Belize’s marine resources.
Expected Outputs:
- Establish Aerial Monitoring Capabilities