Help is on the way for coastal communities facing the harsh realities of climate change. The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) has signed an BZ$8 million grant agreement with the Adaptation Fund to roll out a major project aimed at boosting climate resilience along Belize’s coast.
The five-year initiative will target areas most at risk from rising seas, erosion, and flooding and is expected to directly benefit more than 117,000 people. It will support stronger coastal planning, early warning systems, and protective infrastructure in places that need it most.
“This project represents a critical step in ensuring that our coastal communities are better prepared and more resilient in the face of increasing climate risks,” PACT said in its announcement statement.
The project will be carried out in partnership with several government agencies and the Dangriga Town Council. It also includes training, better data collection, and nationwide public education to strengthen how the country responds to the climate crisis.
This is the third major project PACT will deliver with funding from the Adaptation Fund since its accreditation in 2011.