Milestone

4 of 8 Milestones completed under the Conservation Funding Agreement (CFA).

Protection

25.05% of Belize's Ocean Space is currently designated as Biodiversity Protection Zone (11.67% High Protection for Biodiversity Zones, 13.38% Medium Protection for Biodiversity Zone)

Engagement

Over 1500 stakeholders engaged through public sensitization, community meetings, Ocean Use Surveys and visited 26 coastal communities.

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CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH PLANNING

Creating measures to guide the many
uses of marine resources

We're conserving our Ocean's future

The Belize MSP process includes identifying Biodiversity Protection Zones through an inclusive, transparent, equitable, science-based participatory and interactive process. The goal of designating up to 30% of Belize’s Ocean in Biodiversity Protection Zones will be part of the overall MSP design such that the Biodiversity Protection Zones identified will facilitate achievement of Milestone 4 and 6
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PUBLIC NOTICE: PROCESS TO IDENTIFY AND DESIGNATE BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION ZONE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY

11 July 2024   The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI), in collaboration with the Belize Fisheries Department (BFD), […]

Multi-Stakeholder MSP Workshop: Assessment for planning

Belize Hosts Multi-Stakeholder Marine Spatial Planning Workshop Belize City, May 10, 2024 – The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute […]

Announcement of Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan Ocean Use Survey

Ocean Use Survey Launched to Shape the Future of Belize’s Ocean Management November 21st and 24th, 2023 – Members from […]

BSOP Slogan Competition Winner Announced

On November 3, 2023, the Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP) Slogan Competition winner was announced on the local media morning […]

BSOP Sectors

What are the key sectors included in the BSOP?

Traditional

Fisheries
Tourism
Shipping & Ports
Coastal Development

Emerging

Mariculture/Aquaculture
Renewable Energy

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