Central America

‘Marine Protected Areas are Everybody’s Business’

2025 Marco Lopez - November 18, 2025

Over the course of six months, Climate Spotlight spoke to representatives from 6 of 7 of Belize’s Marine Protected Area co-managers to learn more about their job and what they believe it will take to meet Belize’s ambitious and contractual goal of expanding its marine protected areas to 30% by the end of 2026.

Consultations on expansion of Marine Biodiversity Zones concludes; Fisherfolk underrepresented

Belize Marco Lopez - September 16, 2024

By Andre Habet Milestone four of the Blue Loan and Conservation Funding Agreement obliges the Government of Belize to expand Biodiversity Protection Zones in Belize's...

Are cooler days on the horizon? WMO predicts a 60% chance of La Nina

1.5 To Stay Alive Marco Lopez - September 16, 2024

By Marco Lopez The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is reporting a 60% chance of a turn to La Nina conditions...

2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Caribbean Marco Lopez - June 3, 2024

By Marco Lopez BELIZE CITY, Belize - June 3, 2024 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal 2024...

Mangroves: Green Guardians of the Caribbean’s Environment and Economy

Caribbean Marco Lopez - December 11, 2023

In this article we will explore the relationship between economic development and environmental preservation in small island developing States,...

One woman’s mission to protect Caye Caulker’s mangroves

1.5 To Stay Alive Marco Lopez - July 6, 2023

This story was written by Marco Lopez, a Belizean multimedia journalist. It was published with the generous support of...

Rapid sea level rise projected as glaciers vanish

Action and Advocacy Marco Lopez - January 6, 2023

A study published this week by Science looks at how half of the world's glaciers will lose mass from...

How the High Seas Treaty Impacts Climate Change and Biodiversity

Mum and Daughter Team Finds Largest Coral Colony on the Great Barrier Reef

Can Technology Really Help The Caribbean Recover Faster After Disasters?

Belize moves to pass its first Carbon Market Bill

COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém

How the High Seas Treaty Impacts Climate Change and Biodiversity

Mum and Daughter Team Finds Largest Coral Colony on the Great Barrier Reef

Can Technology Really Help The Caribbean Recover Faster After Disasters?

Belize moves to pass its first Carbon Market Bill

COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém

Central America

‘Marine Protected Areas are Everybody’s Business’

Consultations on expansion of Marine Biodiversity Zones concludes; Fisherfolk underrepresented

Are cooler days on the horizon? WMO predicts a 60% chance of La Nina

2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Mangroves: Green Guardians of the Caribbean’s Environment and Economy

One woman’s mission to protect Caye Caulker’s mangroves

Rapid sea level rise projected as glaciers vanish

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How the High Seas Treaty Impacts Climate Change and Biodiversity

Mum and Daughter Team Finds Largest Coral Colony on the Great Barrier Reef

Can Technology Really Help The Caribbean Recover Faster After Disasters?

Belize moves to pass its first Carbon Market Bill

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