Supported by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and funded through the UK Government’s Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP), WREN is actively leading the development of a comprehensive National Maritime Transport Policy for Belize.
This initiative acknowledges the significant contributions of various maritime sectors to Belize’s development, including tourism, passenger transport, shipping, and emerging industries. Emphasizing sustainability, connectivity, and resilience, the WREN team is working towards producing a National Maritime Transport Policy that provides strategic direction to sectors encompassing tourism, fisheries, and maritime trade.
The Policy is complemented by an action plan aimed at actively seeking funding for areas in need of support and a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan to assess the progress made on the policy over time.
