Posted: Friday, November 8, 2024. 8:42 am CST.
The OCPP is supporting Belize’s marine conservation efforts by enhancing the quality and use of marine data across the country’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). By reviewing current data collection and analysis methods, OCPP is helping to establish clearer standards and thresholds for tracking the health of marine habitats and species. This effort is closely aligned with Belize’s commitment to protecting marine biodiversity and sustaining the livelihoods that depend on it, including fishing and tourism. Working with the Belize Government and MPA co-managers, OCPP is contributing to the prioritisation and updating of indicators that monitor and report on MPA conditions across the network.
To further these efforts, a workshop took place in Belize City from November 4-5, 2024, focused on creating a unified approach to MPA monitoring through standardised indicators. The workshop was opened with remarks by Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management. Representatives from the Belize Government, monitoring agencies, NGOs, and other key stakeholders gathered to adopt standard protocols for MPAs. This workshop provided an opportunity to build consensus on best practices, supporting a cohesive approach to tracking the condition of Belize’s marine resources.
Additionally, OCPP is assisting the Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute (CZMAI) by funding MarFishEco, a consulting firm, to process a backlog of marine spatial data and facilitate a new data call. This initiative contributes to CZMAI’s ongoing marine spatial planning and supports Belize’s commitment under the Blue Bonds agreement to protect 30% of its marine environment. Through the Blue Bonds initiative, Belize has pledged to sustainably manage its waters, and initiatives like this help ensure that Belize’s marine spatial plans are informed by high-quality, accessible data.
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