International News: CARICOM Climate leaders unite ahead of COP31 in Türkiye

By Zoila Palma: Caribbean Community (CARICOM) climate leaders, negotiators, regional institutions and youth representatives met in Miami, Florida, from October 12 to 14 to strengthen the region’s negotiating priorities ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled for November 9 to 20, 2026, […] The post International News: CARICOM Climate leaders unite ahead of COP31 in Türkiye appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-17 15:35 science

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Ministry of Economic Transformation highlights Climate Change initiatives at Statistics Week 2026 exhibition

By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET), through its Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness 14 Project, participated in the Statistics Week 2026 Public Exhibition hosted by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) on October 13, 2026, at the University of Belize Gymnasium in Belmopan. Held under the theme “Harmonizing Data, Strengthening Resilience,” the […] The post Ministry of Economic Transformation highlights Climate Change initiatives at Statistics Week 2026 exhibition appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-14 14:37 science

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International News: Could China be becoming more popular than U.S.? New study suggests so

By Zoila Palma: China’s influence in Latin America is now viewed more positively than that of the United States for the first time since the Latinobarómetro survey began in 1995, according to a new regional poll released this year. The survey, which covered 17 Latin American countries, found that 65 percent of respondents viewed China’s […] The post International News: Could China be becoming more popular than U.S.? New study suggests so appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-13 16:06 science

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Climate Change Department launches CARICOM Youth Negotiators workshop

By Zoila Palma: The Climate Change Department, through its Climate Youth Academy, has launched a three-day CARICOM Youth Negotiators Workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of young people to participate in regional and international climate negotiations. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Youth Negotiators Academy, with support from UNICEF Belize, LACLIMA and […] The post Climate Change Department launches CARICOM Youth Negotiators workshop appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-08 17:23 science

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Stakeholders review proposal to strengthen Belize’s Climate Resilience

The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) gathered key stakeholders in Belmopan on October 6 for a workshop on a proposed climate project. As Belize's accredited entity for the Green Climate Fund, PACT is steering the proposal intended to strengthen the country's resilience to climate impacts. The session ran as a Review and Validation Workshop, with participants working through the first draft of the project document. They pressed on the goals of the proposal and flagged where it still fell short. Feedback gathered in the room will shape revisions before the plan moves ahead in the funding process. Organizers want the project to reflect needs on the ground rather than assumptions drawn up on paper. Belize, like much of the region, keeps facing heavier storms and flooding that test its defences.

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-07 19:56 science F

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International News: CARICOM, OPEC Fund sign agreement to strengthen Climate Resilience and Financing

By Zoila Palma: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the OPEC Fund for International Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in climate resilience, sustainable development and climate finance across the region. The agreement was signed on September 24, 2026, in New York on the margins of the 81st Session of […] The post International News: CARICOM, OPEC Fund sign agreement to strengthen Climate Resilience and Financing appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-07 16:06 science

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Youth engage in Climate Change Science and Action

By Zoila Palma: The Climate Change Department recently supported the Department of Youth Services (DYS) in hosting an engaging session focused on climate change science, resilience and action, as part of efforts to equip young Belizeans with the knowledge needed to respond to environmental challenges. The session forms part of a broader initiative being implemented […] The post Youth engage in Climate Change Science and Action appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-07 14:00 science

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International News: El Niño expected to bring multiple Climate risks to South-West Indian Ocean region

By Zoila Palma: The strengthening El Niño is expected to influence temperatures, rainfall and tropical cyclone patterns across the South-West Indian Ocean region from October 2026 through March 2027, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The South-West Indian Ocean Climate Outlook Forum has warned that governments and communities should prepare for multiple hazards, as […] The post International News: El Niño expected to bring multiple Climate risks to South-West Indian Ocean region appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-05 16:41 science

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US report: Belize investment climate improving, but red flags remain

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The United States says Belize’s investment climate is mixed but slowly getting better. That is the conclusion of the US State Department’s 2026 Investment Climate Statement on Belize, which reviews the country’s openness to foreign investment, its laws and its business environment. The report notes that the Government remains publicly […] The post US report: Belize investment climate improving, but red flags remain appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-05 13:03 science

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Belize @45 Research Conference concludes with focus on Belize’s past, present and future

The 'Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45' Research Conference wrapped up on October 1, 2026, at the University of Belize Conference Centre in Belmopan. Researchers and scholars joined other participants for two days of talks on how the country has developed since independence. The closing day carried 11 academic presentations on themes that looked back at Belize's history and ahead to its present challenges. Organisers billed the event as a stocktaking of the nation's path since independence.

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-10-03 21:23 science F

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Belize Policy Research Institute- UB and NICH host Belize @45 Research Conference

By Zoila Palma: The Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI-UB) and the Institute of Social and Cultural Research – National Institute of Culture and History (ISCR-NICH) today opened the “Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45” Research Conference at the University of Belize Conference Centre in Belmopan. The two-day conference, being held from […] The post Belize Policy Research Institute- UB and NICH host Belize @45 Research Conference appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-30 21:28 science

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Minister of Agriculture identifies Climate-Smart Agriculture and regional partnerships as investment opportunities

By Zoila Palma: Agriculture Minister Rodwell Ferguson has identified climate-smart infrastructure, agro-processing, regional transportation and business partnerships as key investment opportunities for strengthening Caribbean food systems. Ferguson told BBN that private investment will be essential as countries work toward the longer-term objectives of Vision 25 by 2025+5. One area identified by Ferguson is regional transportation. […] The post Minister of Agriculture identifies Climate-Smart Agriculture and regional partnerships as investment opportunities appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-30 16:23 science

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International News: CARICOM, Nordic Ministers strengthen cooperation on Climate, Security and Development

By Zoila Palma: Foreign Ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and several Nordic countries held discussions on climate resilience, sustainable development, food and energy security, regional and international security, and reform of the United Nations system. The annual CARICOM-Nordic Ministerial Meeting was held on September 22, 2026, at the Permanent Mission of Norway to the […] The post International News: CARICOM, Nordic Ministers strengthen cooperation on Climate, Security and Development appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-28 15:48 science

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Belize Climate Ready Campaign launched

BELMOPAN, Wed. Sept. 23, 2026 As the effects of climate change become increasingly evident across Belize, the Government has launched the Belize Climate Ready Campaign, a national public education and awareness initiative aimed at helping Belizeans better understand climate change and participate in the country’s response. The campaign was officially unveiled in Belmopan by […]

amandala.com.bz · 2026-09-27 12:08 science

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Galen University study highlights gaps in Higher Education participation

By Zoila Palma: A research team from Galen University has presented findings on Indigenous participation in higher education across Belize, Guatemala and Costa Rica at a regional forum focused on improving access to tertiary education for ethnocultural groups. The Indigenous Participation in Higher Education research team, led by Dr. Filiberto Penados of Galen University, participated […] The post Galen University study highlights gaps in Higher Education participation appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-25 15:35 science

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Belize launches nine month Climate Ready campaign to make climate change easier to understand

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belize has officially launched the Belize Climate Ready Campaign, a nine month national initiative aimed at helping Belizeans better understand climate change and what it means for their communities, livelihoods and future. The campaign was launched on September 23 by the Climate Change Department of the Ministry of Sustainable […] The post Belize launches nine month Climate Ready campaign to make climate change easier to understand appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-25 14:58 science

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Belize Climate ready campaign launched to boost National Climate Awareness

By Zoila Palma: Belize has officially launched the Belize Climate Ready Campaign, a nine-month national public education and awareness initiative aimed at making climate information clearer, more accessible, and relevant to everyday life. The campaign was launched on September 23, 2026, by the Climate Change Department (CCD) of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change […] The post Belize Climate ready campaign launched to boost National Climate Awareness appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-25 14:52 science

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Belize represented at 4th Climate Mobility Summit in New York

By Zoila Palma: Belize was represented at the 4th Climate Mobility Summit in New York, September 22–24, 2026, with the participation of Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management. The Summit brought together governments, experts and other stakeholders to advance practical solutions to the human impacts of climate change — […] The post Belize represented at 4th Climate Mobility Summit in New York appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-25 14:15 science

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University of Belize Lecturer contributes to Regional Study on Indigenous higher education

By Zoila Palma: The University of Belize is congratulating History Lecturer and Indigenous education advocate Delmer Tzib for his contribution to a regional study examining how higher education can better serve Indigenous students and communities in Belize, Guatemala and Costa Rica. The Belize findings from the study, “Higher Education and Indigenous Students and Communities in […] The post University of Belize Lecturer contributes to Regional Study on Indigenous higher education appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-23 20:23 science

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International News: Super-sized El Niño could cause more than 450,000 heat deaths by February, study suggests

By Zoila Palma: Nearly 451,000 people worldwide could die from extreme heat linked to a strengthening El Niño between June 2026 and February 2027, according to a new analysis by the Climate Impact Lab. Researchers say the climate pattern, which typically raises global temperatures, has entered unusually strong territory and is expected to combine with […] The post International News: Super-sized El Niño could cause more than 450,000 heat deaths by February, study suggests appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-23 15:54 science

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Belize, Regional partners move to strengthen investment and business climate

By Zoila Palma: Belize and regional partners are advancing efforts to improve investment facilitation, strengthen business environments, and promote sustainable economic growth across Latin America and the Caribbean. Chief Executive Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Investment and Civil Aviation, Narda Garcia, represented Belize at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public […] The post Belize, Regional partners move to strengthen investment and business climate appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-23 14:04 science

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Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record as Scientists monitor global weather impacts

By Zoila Palma:The developing El Niño climate phenomenon has reached record strength, with scientists reporting that daily sea surface temperatures in a key region of the central-eastern Pacific reached 3.05°C above average on September 19, surpassing the previous record of 3.02°C set during the strong 2015 El Niño. Scientists say some longer-term measures have not […] The post Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record as Scientists monitor global weather impacts appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-22 20:22 science

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Belize and Canada discuss advancing cooperation in climate resilience, trade and investment

By Zoila Palma: On September 20, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca met with Olivier Jacques, High Commissioner of Canada to Belize. Discussions included 45 years of diplomatic relations, shared Commonwealth ties and a commitment to a more resilient global community. The meeting also explored opportunities to advance cooperation in climate resilience, economic development, […] The post Belize and Canada discuss advancing cooperation in climate resilience, trade and investment appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-21 14:39 science

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Belize and Australia explore deeper cooperation on Climate, Oceans and Commonwealth priorities

By Zoila Palma: Today, Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, met with Sonya Koppe, High Commissioner of Australia to Belize, to discuss the longstanding friendship between the two Commonwealth countries. The conversation highlighted opportunities to deepen cooperation, including on climate resilience, ocean and coral reef protection, and advancing shared Commonwealth priorities. Belize […] The post Belize and Australia explore deeper cooperation on Climate, Oceans and Commonwealth priorities appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-18 19:15 science

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Trees, Climate action and conservation: Ministry brings sustainability to Independence Day parade

By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Sustainable Development will join Belize’s 45th Independence Day celebrations in San Ignacio and Santa Elena, highlighting its efforts to promote a healthier, more resilient and sustainable Belize. The Ministry will participate with an Independence Day float showcasing its departments, programmes and national initiatives. Featured initiatives will include the One […] The post Trees, Climate action and conservation: Ministry brings sustainability to Independence Day parade appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-17 21:58 science

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Cayo CET hiring Science and Spanish Instructor in San Ignacio

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Cayo Centre for Employment Training is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Science and Spanish Instructor at its institution in San Ignacio. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering theoretical and practical lessons to trainees while assisting with the implementation of the institution’s policies […] The post Cayo CET hiring Science and Spanish Instructor in San Ignacio appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-16 13:19 science

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International News: US confirms deployment of Space weapon in orbit

By Zoila Palma: The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed a weapon in Earth’s orbit, signaling a significant development in the growing militarization of space. US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the “on orbit” weapon was deployed to protect American forces against potential hostile actions. Speaking […] The post International News: US confirms deployment of Space weapon in orbit appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-15 16:57 science

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National Climate Change Council holds 1st meeting to strengthen Belize’s Climate response

Belize held the first meeting of its National Climate Change Council to improve how the country handles environmental threats. The event was organized by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and the Climate Change Department.

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-11 15:48 science F

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Mayor Wagner leads Regional Climate Resilience discussions in Saint Lucia

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner is in Saint Lucia this week representing his city at a regional policy gathering. He is leading discussions at the Commonwealth Local Government Forum's Caribbean Regional Meeting in Gros Islet. The event is running under the theme "Climate Resilient Urban Development in the Caribbean: Strengthening Local Leadership for Sustainable Communities" and has drawn local government figures from across the region.

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-11 14:56 science F

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Farmers trained in agroforestry for climate-resilient cattle production

By Zoila Palma: Seventeen farmers from the Cayo District gathered on September 8, 2026, at Diamond R Farm in Esperanza for a training session focused on “Agroforestry in Cattle Production.” The session was hosted by cattle farmer Raymond Harris and aimed to equip farmers with practical approaches for improving productivity and sustainability within their cattle […] The post Farmers trained in agroforestry for climate-resilient cattle production appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-09 13:58 science

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UN climate warning lands hard for Belize

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The United Nations is warning that the world is very close to crossing a dangerous climate threshold, and few countries have more at stake than Belize. A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme finds that countries have failed to meet the target set under the 2015 Paris […] The post UN climate warning lands hard for Belize appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .

breakingbelizenews.com · 2026-09-02 23:16 science

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