UK Government funds mangrove habitat project in Belize

The UK Government through its Sustainable Blue Economies Programme Blue Social Challenge Fund (BSCF) has awarded a grant of £99,191 (approximately BZD250,000) to MarAlliance for the project “Mangrove Habitat for Juvenile Fish Recruitment: Building Local Knowledge and Capacity.” This initiative aims to enhance the resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Belize against climate change impacts through better ocean management and nature-based solutions. High Commissioner Christine Rowlands emphasized the importance of Mangrove ecosystems in mitigating coastal erosion and supporting fisheries livelihoods.