IOM Belize

24/06/2026

Check out the National Youth Development Policy and Strategy digital survey, an initiative undertaken by the Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI) at the University of Belize in the framework of the development of Belize’s new national policy and strategy for youth on behalf of the Ministry of Youth and the Department of Youth Services. The purpose of this survey is to ascertain the needs, aspirations and challenges of youths in Belize.

Young people across Belize between the ages of 18 – 29 are encouraged to participate in this survey and give their input, share their experience and aspirations for the development of Belize’s new National Youth Development Policy & Strategy.

Participation in the survey is voluntary and will remain anonymous. The survey takes approximately 8 – 10 minutes to complete.

To fill out the survey please visit the link below

A new National Youth Development Policy and Strategy is being drafted for Belize by the Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI) at the University of Belize on behalf of the Ministry of Youth and the Department of Youth Services. We want to hear directly from young people ages 18–29 across Belize...

17/06/2026

Through the presentation of the MSDCF 2027-2031 at yesterday's , Caribbean governments and the United Nations reaffirmed their commitment to national ownership, regional cooperation, and meaningful results for people, communities, and future generations.

The focus now turns to implementation planning, coordination, and delivery under the new Framework, ensuring that regional priorities translate into practical action at the national level across countries.

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The 2026 Annual Coordination Meeting of the UN Cooperation Framewor...

17/06/2026

🇪🇺 At today’s High-Level Workshop on the update of Belize’s National Protected Areas Policy and System Plan ( ), the European Union in Belize, as the donor supporting this initiative, highlighted the importance of investing in the country’s natural heritage as a foundation for sustainable growth and future generations.

💬 Hear from Elizabeth Mary Lanzi Mazzocchini of the European Union in Belize.

17/06/2026

: Leaders, experts, and partners are coming together to shape the future of Belize’s through a High-Level Workshop on the Update of the National Protected Areas Policy and System Plan ( ).

Supported through the broader European Union in Belize-IOM Integrated Border Management ( ) project, this work recognizes that healthy ecosystems, resilient communities, and well-managed border regions go hand in hand in !

💬 Hear from Mr. Saul Cruz, Director of the Belize National Biodiversity Office on why this process matters.

✨ And stay tuned as we continue to share more highlights from today and upcoming workshops on terrestrial and marine protected areas, as well as sustainable financing!

Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change
IOM Caribbean
United Nations Belize

17/06/2026

‼️DEADLINE EXTENDED‼️Because great proposals deserve a little extra time!

We've extended the deadline for our Call for Grant Applications! Take advantage of the extension and submit your proposal before the new closing date.
📅 New deadline: Friday, 26 June 2026
📩Submit applications to: [email protected]

📌 Scan the QR code for more information or access here: https://tinyurl.com/3s8pfwsw

💬 Questions? Need guidance? Get in touch with us—we're happy to help clarify the process and answer any questions before you submit.

European Union in Belize
Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Belize National Biodiversity Office
United Nations Belize

16/06/2026

Tag that NGO that will say, "I wish I had known about this!"😅✨️🌿 Deadline 22 June 2026!

Call for Grant Applications!

IOM Belize, with funding from the European Union, is inviting legally registered Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Belize to apply for grant funding of up to US$160,000 per recipient to support conservation and environmental protection efforts.

Eligible applicants should be CSOs working in conservation or environmental protection in southern or western terrestrial areas of Belize, with experience in protected areas, forest conservation, patrols, surveillance, or enforcement. Applicants should also be able to show current or previous coordination with relevant Government of Belize authorities.

📌 Scan the QR code for more information or access here: https://tinyurl.com/3s8pfwsw

Interested applicants are asked to submit their application to [email protected] by 22 June 2026

European Union in Belize
Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Belize National Biodiversity Office
United Nations Belize

16/06/2026

From creating opportunities for Caribbean youth to protecting the most vulnerable in the region, the new cooperation framework that will guide UN partnership in the Caribbean is about people.

Opening , Raul Salazar, UN Resident Coordinator in Belize, shared how governments, United Nations agencies, civil society and regional development partners came together through a series of consultations and discussions to create a shared framework that can deliver tangible results for Caribbean people.

He said the framework reflects a shared commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable development across the region in response to the realities facing the Caribbean small island developing states, including climate change, economic uncertainty, demographic change, food insecurity and citizen security challenges.

16/06/2026

Partnerships will be critical to accelerating sustainable development across the Caribbean as the region enters the final stretch towards the 2030 Agenda.

H.E. Oscar Arnold, CEO of the Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, delivered remarks during the opening session of the 2026 Annual Coordination Meeting of the UN Cooperation Framework in the Caribbean (ACM2026), hosted in Belize.

Representing the host country, he stressed the importance of collective action and committed partnerships, noting that the new Cooperation Framework for 2027 - 2031 being presented at the meeting must decisively support the region's final push towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by their 2030 deadline.

15/06/2026

Belize on the Path to Update its Protected Areas Plan with IOM and EU Support!

The National Biodiversity Office (NBIO), under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, has begun updating the National Protected Areas Policy and System Plan (NPAPSP), with technical support from IOM and funding from the European Union (EU), under an EU-IOM Integrated Border Management (IBM) initiative.

For more information, please contact:
Idelki Familia, Programme Officer
International Organization for Migration Belize
Tel: +501-223-9500
Email: [email protected]

12/06/2026

Are you a policymaker, practitioner, or an advocate supporting those displaced by disasters in the Caribbean?

This course is designed specifically for you! To access this FREE self-paced course, simply:
✅ Visit ecampus.iom.int
✅Log in as a guest
✅Search for "From risk to resilience" in the course section
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