Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan - BSOP

International Women in Conservation Summit
2023-12-01

29th Core Team Meeting
2023-11-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Belize)

5th-Ordinary Steering Committee Meeting
2023-11-24 09:00 - 15:30

Technical Working Group: Working Session 2: Fisheries inclusive of Aquaculture
2023-11-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual

BSOP Ocean Use Survey (OUS) Training
2023-11-15 09:30 - 2023-11-16 17:00

Technical Working Group: Working Session 1: Marine Administration
2023-11-14 09:00 - 11:30 | CZMAI Conference Room

Technical Working Group: Working Session 2: Marine & Coastal Ecosystem
2023-11-08 09:30 - 11:30 | CZMAI Conference Room

Coastal Awareness Week 2023: Information Fair
2023-10-27 13:00 - 18:00
Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute presents our upcoming Coastal Awareness Week Informational Fair .

Join us in the beautiful Corozal District at the Corozal Central Park from 1:00 pm-6:00pm for educational games and prizes!

Get a chance to learn with fun and exciting activities for all ages, and a chance to enter in our cash prize raffle.

See you there!

28th-Core Team Meeting
2023-10-19 08:00 - 12:00

BSOP-1 Year Anniversary
2023-10-19

BSOP Information Booth at TIDE Fish Fest 2023
2023-10-08
Punta Gorda, Let’s Talk Marine Spatial Plan!
Join us at this year TIDE Fish Fest on Sunday, 8th October 2023.
Come out and learn about the Marine Spatial Plan for Belize and how you can be involved.
For more information email or call us at bsop@coastalzonebelize.org/223-5739

BSOP Information Booth at Belize City EXPO
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-17
Belize City, Let’s Talk Marine Spatial Plan!
Join us at this year Belize City Expo on 16th & 17th September 2023.
Come out and learn about the Marine Spatial Plan for Belize and how you can be involved.
For more information email or call us at bsop@coastalzonebelize.org/223-5739

Belize Ocean Accounting Workshop/Training
2023-08-15 09:00 - 2023-08-17 16:30
A three-day Ocean Accounting Training Workshop hosted by Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GAOP) of The University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia, in collaboration with the Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute (CZMAI) of Belize. The workshop aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of ocean accounting among stakeholders in Belize. Providing a comprehensive overview of ocean accounting principles, concepts, and tools and their application in the blue economy and marine spatial planning.

BSOP Slogan Competition
2023-08-08 15:30 - 2023-08-25 16:30
Topic: Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP)
Eligibility:

The contest is open to individuals of all ages, including students, professionals, and general Belizean public.
Participants must adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth by the competition organizers.

Ineligibility of Family members:

Family members (including parents, siblings, spouses, and children) of individuals employed by or associated with the organization hosting the slogan competition are not eligible to participate in the competition. This rule is in place to ensure fairness and avoid any conflicts of interest.

Submission Guidelines:

Participant must be following at least one of BSOP social media platforms (Facebook, Youtube or Instagram) If participant is a minor and does not have social media, an adult can like or subscribe on their behalf.
Each participant may submit only one entry.
Slogan should be written in English and should not exceed a maximum of 6 words.
Proposed slogan must be accompanied by a short summary/explanation of submission not exceeding 100 words.
Submissions must be original and should not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights.
Submissions will be judged on: Relevance to topic, clarity of message, creativity, originality, and impact of message.
Entries should be submitted electronically using the below form or via email at bsop@coastalzonebelize.org, before 25th August 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Intellectual Property:

By participating in the slogan competition, all participants acknowledge and agree that any slogan submitted becomes the sole and exclusive property of the competition organizers, regardless of whether it is selected as the winning slogan. The competition organizer has the right to use, modify and distribute the slogan for promotional and educational purposes related to the BSOP process.

Prize

A prize will be awarded to one winner based on the judging panel’s highest score.
The prize includes $1,000 BZD cash along with BSOP promotional merchandise.
Prize will be given to winner at CZMAI’s office in Belize City.

Announcement of winner:

The winner will be announced publicly through the BSOP Website, social media platforms, and other relevant BSOP communication channels.
The winner will be notified individually via email or other specified contact information provided.

Disqualification:

Entries that do not adhere to the submission guidelines or violate the terms and conditions will be disqualified.
Plagiarized or copyrighted material will be automatically disqualified.
Submission after given end date and time will not be considered for scoring.
Submissions must not include offensive or profane language.
Any entries submitted elsewhere besides official email or the below electronic form will not be judged.

Technical Working Group: Working Session 1: Fisheries inclusive of Aquaculture
2023-08-08 09:30 - 11:00 | HYBRID

4th-Ordinary Steering Committee Meeting
2023-08-04 09:00 - 14:00

Technical Working Group: Working Session 1: Marine & Coastal Ecosystem
2023-07-22 09:00 - 11:30 | HYBRID

Introduction Technical Working Group: Marine & Coastal Development
2023-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual

Introduction Technical Working Group: Finance & Investment
2023-07-17 08:00 - 11:30 | Virtual

BSOP Information Booth at Placencia Lobster Fest
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-16 | Placencia, Belize
Placencia, Let’s Talk Marine Spatial Plan!
Join us at this year Placencia Lobster Fest 2023.
Come out and learn about the Marine Spatial Plan for Belize and how you can be involved.
For more information email or call us at bsop@coastalzonebelize.org/223-5739

Introduction Technical Working Group: Maritime Administration
2023-06-29 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual

Introduction Technical Working Group: Tourism Sector
2023-06-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual

Introduction Technical Working Group: Energy Sector
2023-06-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual

Introduction Technical Working Group: Fisheries inclusive of Aquaculture
2023-06-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual

Introduction Technical Working Group: Marine & Coastal Ecosystems
2023-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual

BSOP Community Outreach Meeting in Dangriga
2023-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Pelican Beach Resort-Conference Room, Dangriga
Dangriga, Let’s Talk Marine Spatial Plan!
On Wednesday June 21st 2023, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm, the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute will be hosting its BSOP Community Outreach Meeting at the Pelican Beach Resort Conference Room in Dangriga. Come out and learn about the Marine Spatial Plan for Belize and how you can be involved.
For more information email or call us at bsop@coastalzonebelize.org/223-5739

BSOP Community Outreach Meeting in San Pedro
2023-06-14 18:30 - 20:00 | San Pedro Lions Den
San Pedro, Let’s Talk Marine Spatial Plan!
On Wednesday June 14th 2023, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm, the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute will be hosting its BSOP Community Outreach Meeting at the San Pedro Lions Den. Come out and learn about the Marine Spatial Plan for Belize and how you can be involved.
For more information email or call us at bsop@coastalzonebelize.org/223-5739

Core Team Meeting
2023-05-26 09:00 - 12:00

3rd Steering Committee Meeting
2023-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina

BSOP Community Outreach Meeting in Caye Caulker
2023-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Island Magic Beach Resort, Caye Caulker, Belize
Caye Caulker, Let’s Talk Marine Spatial Plan (MSP)!

On Wednesday April 26th, 2023, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, the Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute will be hosting its BSOP Community Outreach Meeting at the Island Magic Beach Resort Conference Center. Come out and learn about the Marine Spatial Plan for Belize and how you can be involved.

For more information email or call us at bsop@coastalzonebelize.org / 223-5739
