By Zoila Palma: Last week, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining participated in the National Summit on Climate-Resilient Human Settlements and Infrastructure held in Belize City.
The summit was held under the theme “Governing for Resilience, Planning for People.”
The summit, supported by the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) and the Belize Association of Professional Planners, brought together government agencies, planners, municipalities and development partners to strengthen collaboration and advance climate-resilient development in Belize.
Representing the Ministry, Keisha Rodriguez, Director of Policy and Planning, delivered the lead presentation during Plenary Session 1: Policy & Governance for Climate-Resilient Human Settlements, highlighting the role of Belize’s National Land Use Policy and planning frameworks in supporting coordinated, sustainable land management and resilient development.
The session was moderated by Safiyyah Muhammad, Director Communications and Public Relations at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining
Alfred Cal, Deputy Commissioner of Lands and Surveys also contributed a technical presentation examining the nexus between climate resilience, urbanization, housing and infrastructure.
Participants also had the opportunity to engage with the Ministry’s team through an informational booth, where stakeholders learned more about ongoing initiatives related to land management, planning and sustainable development.
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By Zoila Palma: Last week, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining participated in the National Summit on Climate-Resilient Human Settlements and Infrastructure held in Belize City. The summit was held under the theme “Governing for Resilience, Planning for People.” The summit, supported by the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) and the Belize Association
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