Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development - Belize

01/09/2026

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀; 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗬. 🌊✨

From the heart of the Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, she will carry the spirit of Nature, SACD, and CBWS to the Independence Parade 2026. 🇧🇿

𝗕𝘂𝘁… 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗘?👀

The crown awaits.
The Bay is watching.
The reveal is coming… 👑🔥

🇧🇿 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗡. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗬. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘.

27/08/2026

SACD is honored to be part of this newly formed MCC platform and we look forward to working alongside fellow stakeholders to strengthen the protection of Belize’s blue space.

ONE MARITIME SPACE. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.

Today, the Belize Coast Guard hosted the inaugural Maritime Conservation Conference (MCC), bringing together government agencies and non-governmental organizations committed to safeguarding Belize's marine resources.

The MCC establishes a platform to strengthen collaboration, coordination, information sharing, and the exchange of best practices among stakeholders operating across Belize's maritime domain. Protecting our blue space cannot be achieved by any single organization, it requires a collective effort that brings together our capabilities, knowledge, and resources toward a shared purpose.

We thank all participating stakeholders for contributing to this important initiative. Through stronger partnerships and continued cooperation, we can better protect the marine resources that sustain our communities, livelihoods, and national development.

Together, we can do more for our blue space.

11/08/2026

📢 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗

We're now recruiting again for the position of 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸. We're looking for a qualified and dedicated individual to take on this leadership role!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
📌Overseeing ranger operations,
📌Coordinating patrols and monitoring activities,
📌Supporting the implementation of conservation initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a firm commitment to environmental stewardship.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference (TOR) for detailed responsibilities and requirements at the following link:
https://shorturl.at/DuFeR

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗗 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: 480-1440
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Applications should be sent to [email protected]

03/08/2026

🎉 And the Winner Is... 🎉

Last week, our community took on the BCNP Conservation Challenge, testing their knowledge of Bacalar Chico National Park, the importance of conservation, and the National Protected Areas System (NPAS) Act.

We were thrilled to see so many of you engage with our videos, explore the legislation, and learn more about the laws that help protect Belize's incredible natural heritage. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this challenge a success!

After tallying the scores, the names of all participants who achieved the highest score were entered into a random draw.

🥁 Congratulations to our winner...

🎉 Crys Flowers! 🎉

You are the lucky recipient of our exclusive Bacalar Chico National Park sun protection buff featuring our unique BCNP design!

Please send us a private message to collect your prize.

To everyone who participated—thank you for being part of this challenge and for taking the time to learn more about the importance of protecting our national parks. Every step we take to better understand our protected areas and the laws that safeguard them helps build a stronger conservation community.

This may be the end of the challenge, but it certainly won't be the end of our conservation journey. Stay connected with our page for more opportunities to learn about Bacalar Chico National Park, its incredible wildlife, and the dedicated people working every day to protect it.

31/07/2026

𝗕𝗖𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 – 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Congratulations to everyone who's participated so far!🥳

Today's question will determine who advances to the final prize draw.

Remember:

🏆 Every correct answer earns 10 points, and everyone finishing with the highest score will be entered into a random draw to win our exclusive Bacalar Chico National Park Buff!

📖 Final Hint: The answer can be found in the National Protected Areas System Act.

💬 Comment your answer below!

Stay Tuned for the reveal of the customized neck gaiter (buff) winner!

31/07/2026

🌊𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆🌿

Today, we celebrate the dedication, courage, and passion of the men and women who protect Belize's natural heritage every day.

Inspired by what this day represents, one of our own rangers took the initiative to create this short video as a tribute to her fellow rangers and the work they do in safeguarding 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆.

It may be a simple production, but its message is profound: behind every healthy forest, thriving mangrove, and protected species is a ranger whose dedication makes conservation possible.

To every ranger working tirelessly in the field—thank you for your service, resilience, and unwavering commitment.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

30/07/2026

🌎𝗕𝗖𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 – 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!

Yesterday we explored why mangroves are so important. Today we celebrate the people working behind the scenes to protect Bacalar Chico National Park.

Our next questions are inspired by our World Nature Conservation Day video, showcasing our rangers, monitoring efforts, and conservation work.

🎥 Watch the video carefully for a chance to win a customized neck gaiter (buff)!

📖 Hint: The answers are found in both the video and the National Protected Areas System Act.

💬 Comment your answer below!

🏆 Each correct answer earns 10 points.

📅 Tomorrow is your final chance to earn points before the draw!

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

29/07/2026

𝗕𝗖𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘🌿

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗖𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲!

Over the next three days, we'll be sharing five trivia questions inspired by our recent 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀.
The questions will be based on the National Protected Areas Systems (NPAS) Act, focusing on the regulations and purpose of Belize's National Parks.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗯𝘂𝗳𝗳)

🎉 The challenge starts now! See questions on image below

Our first two questions are inspired by our Mangrove Conservation video. Mangroves do much more than protect our coastlines - they provide critical habitat for countless species and are one of the ecosystems protected within Bacalar Chico National Park.

🎥 Watch our Mangrove Conservation video before answering!

📖 Hint: The answers can be found by watching the video and reading the National Protected Areas System (NPAS) Act.

💬 Comment your answer below!
🏆 Remember: Every correct answer earns 10 points!

📅 Come back tomorrow for two more questions inspired by our World Nature Conservation Day video.

Our Park. Our Future. Our Responsibility.

28/07/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘁.

Every patrol, every wildlife survey, every monitoring activity, and every early morning departure is part of a much bigger story. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, our field team works tirelessly to protect one connected ecosystem - from river to reef.

Their work often goes unseen, but its impact is reflected in thriving wildlife, healthier habitats, and the preservation of Belize's incredible natural heritage for generations to come.

This video is a tribute to the dedication of our rangers, researchers, and conservation staff, and to the remarkable places they protect every day.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
© SACD | All rights reserved.

26/07/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🍃

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 - 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀. They provide shelter for countless species, protect our shorelines from erosion and storms, improve water quality, store vast amounts of carbon, and support the fisheries and communities that depend on them.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, we invite you to experience the beauty and importance of these extraordinary forests through our original song and video, Where Life Begins. Filmed across the mangrove ecosystems of 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, this tribute celebrates the incredible connection between land, sea, wildlife, and people.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲.

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