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You are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2026 on April 22!

Join us at the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management compound, #7552 Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Engage with interactive booths, learn about environmental initiatives, and connect with organizations committed to sustainability.

Theme: Our Power, Our Planet

We're excited for this year's Annual Climate Week!

✨Where water flows, equality grows✨

This World Water Day (March 22, 2026), we welcomed around 500 children and teenagers who came eager to learn about the powerful connection between water, sanitation, and gender equality.

It was an honor to have Hon. Orlando Habet, Hon. Alex Balona, and UNICEF Belize Representative Sajid Ali join us in highlighting the importance of inclusive and sustainable water access for all.

A huge shoutout to the Water Day Committee, led by the National Hydrological Service, for putting together such an impactful event. The planning took a lot of effort but seeing the growth, curiosity, and excitement in the kids before and after made it all worth it. 🙌

Debate taking place now!

A powerful exchange of ideas, respect, and shared purpose hosted by the National Hydrological Service in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management.

Students from the University of Belize and Galen University go head-to-head, exploring policies on Gender and Water access in Belize presenting perspectives for and against in the spirit of knowledge sharing and national development.

With a focus on respectful dialogue, positivity, and informed discussion, this event highlights the voices of emerging leaders from both Universities and the Climate Academy Cohort 1.

Moderator
Kayla Young – BWS, Climate Academy Cohort 1

University of Belize Team
Raymundo Espinoza
Edgar Cruz – Climate Academy Cohort 1
Keiden Leal
Zoe Sutherland
Jaheem Middleton
Aeiden Nabet – Climate Academy Cohort 1

Galen University Team
Helber Yacab – Climate Academy Cohort 1
Eyron Peters
Itzely Pena
Abraham Alvarez NBIO Intern
Krislyn Solis

Judges
Sandra Diaz – Certified Mediator for Family Court
Edgar Ek – Department of the Environment
Eleanor Murillo – National Women’s Commission

Together, we foster dialogue, challenge perspectives, and inspire solutions for a more equitable and sustainable Belize. 🇧🇿✨

The Senior Sustainable Development Officer participated as a panelist at the National Summit on Climate - Resilient Human Settlements & Infrastructure, held under the theme "Governing for Resilience, Planning for people".

Hosted by the Belize Association of Professional Planners through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness 10 Programme, the summit brought together key national partners to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration.

During the panel discussion Mrs. Darlene Haylock highlighted how the National Land Use Policy supports Belize's broader Sustainable Development agenda by integrating environmental protection, social equity and economic growth.