Belize and Taiwan Sign US $1.8M+ Disaster Preparedness Agreement

Belize has signed an agreement with Taiwan, valued at over U.S. $1.8 million, to improve how the country prepares for hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters.

The project, led by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, was officially launched on Monday during a signing ceremony at the ministry’s Green Complex Building in Belmopan. Funded mainly by Taiwan with support from the Government of Belize, it will run through 2029.

Taiwan, which has long experience in disaster risk mitigation, will provide training, technical support, and guidance to help Belize respond more quickly when emergencies strike.

Officials said the project will strengthen Belize’s preparedness by improving coordination among government departments, improving early warning systems for storms and other hazards, and adding new technology to watch for wildfires.

In an official press release, the Belize government valued the “Belize Multi-Hazard Risk Management Capacity Building Project” at US$1,807,797, while Taiwan’s Embassy website cites the value as US$1,927,797.