PACT and Belize Fund Team Up to Boost Conservation Funding

The Protected Areas Conservation Trust and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future have teamed up to boost funding for Belize’s National Protected Areas System. Today, they signed an important agreement to ensure better and more coordinated financing for the country’s protected areas and natural resources. This partnership will focus on several key areas: raising funds together, creating consistent conservation financing policies, engaging with stakeholders, and working together in international conservation events. They also plan to raise public awareness about conservation through joint campaigns and a National Conservation Summit in 2025. 

 

Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development

“Today’s MOU [signing] between PACT and the Belize Fund is a major step towards achieving these goals.  It reflects a shared commitment to strengthening conservation efforts, enhancing community engagement and ensuring that Belize’s ecosystems continue to thrive for generations to come.  PACT, with nearly thirty years of experience, and the Belize Fund, a bold initiative under our Blue Bond Agreement, have already invested over sixty-four million Belize dollars into conservation.  Together, their impact will grow even stronger through collaboration in policy, public awareness, financing, and shared action.  The collaboration in national and international forums will continue to build Belize’s identity as a leader in conservation and sustainable development.  These partnerships can allow both organizations to reach broader audiences and areas, expanding their impact.  Combining the knowledge of both organizations can lead to more effective and innovative solutions.”