Enhanced Enforcement and Protection of Belize’s Marine Resources

Enhanced Enforcement and Protection of Belize’s Marine Resources

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

Thematic Area

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:

  1. Establish Aerial Monitoring Capabilities