Belize's 2021 NDC commits to a 14.2% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 vs BAU, with conditional targets reaching 26% with international support. Key priorities are protecting the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, coastal adaptation, and transitioning to 85% renewable electricity.
Total Budget (Sample)
$77450000.0M
Climate Tagged
$77450000.0M
11.2% of budget
Gender Tagged
$3100000.0M
4.8% of budget
GCF-Eligible
$27450000.0M
7 line items
Moderate readiness — capacity building recommended
- 1Coral bleaching & reef degradation (Mesoamerican Barrier Reef)
- 2Hurricane intensification & storm surge
- 3Coastal erosion & sea-level rise
- 4Freshwater scarcity in dry season
- 5Agricultural losses from extreme weather
| Sector | Target | Baseline | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 85% renewable electricity by 2030 (from 65% in 2020) | 65% renewable (2020) | 2030 |
| Forests | Maintain forest cover above 60% of national territory | 62% forest cover (2020) | 2030 |
| Coastal | Protect 100% of mangrove coverage; restore 500 ha degraded mangroves | 95% intact mangroves (2020) | 2030 |
| Waste | 50% reduction in landfill methane emissions by 2030 | BAU 2020 | 2030 |
| Agriculture | Climate-resilient agriculture on 30,000 ha; 20% reduction in agri-emissions | BAU 2020 | 2030 |
Belize Coastal Zone Management — GCF Readiness
$1.5M GCF Readiness Grant
Mesoamerican Reef Biodiversity & Fisheries Resilience
$28M GEF/World Bank
Belize Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Programme
$35M IDB Loan
Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction
$4.2M UNDP
| Code | Programme | Ministry | Amount (USD) | Rio Climate | Rio Gender | GCF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ-MSD-2024-001 | Coastal Zone Management & Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Programme | Ministry of Sustainable Development | $3,600,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| BZ-MAF-2024-002 | Mangrove Restoration & Coastal Protection Programme | Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Security | $6,250,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| BZ-MBE-2024-003 | Mesoamerican Reef Biodiversity Protection & Sustainable Fisheries | Ministry of Blue Economy | $2,400,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| BZ-MEE-2024-004 | Solar PV Expansion — Rural Electrification (Toledo & Cayo Districts) | Ministry of Energy & Public Utilities | $9,000,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| BZ-MHSD-2024-005 | Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction — Women & Girls Programme | Ministry of Human Development & Social Transformation | $1,700,000 | 1 — Significant | 2 — Principal | Approved | |
| BZ-MSD-2024-006 | National Forest Conservation & REDD+ Readiness Programme | Ministry of Sustainable Development | $3,100,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | In Review | |
| BZ-MOF-2024-007 | Climate Resilience Debt-for-Nature Swap — Reef Conservation | Ministry of Finance | $50,000,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | — | Approved |
| BZ-MAF-2024-008 | Climate-Smart Agriculture — Women Smallholder Support | Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Security | $1,400,000 | 1 — Significant | 2 — Principal | Pending |