Achieving Fair and Effective Marine Protected and Conserved Areas

The United Kingdom’s Ocean Country Partnership Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation and the Belize Fisheries Department, hosted the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Belize for a five-day workshop focused on Green Listing of marine protected areas as part of Belize’s marine conservation ambitions.  The Government of Belize, as part of its broader marine conservation initiatives under the Belize Blue Bond Agreement, has committed to apply for the Green List Programme for at least three of its marine protected areas by 2027. The Ocean Country Partnership Programme is delighted to be partnering with the Ministry of Blue Economy and the Fisheries Department to support the delivery of this goal, as well as foster a lasting partnership between government and the IUCN.