Belize Approves National Disaster Risk Plan to Strengthen Resilience Through 2030

The Government of Belize is moving to significantly strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and resilience, following Cabinet’s approval of a comprehensive national plan aimed at integrating disaster risk management into all areas of development.  According to a Cabinet report issued this month, approval was granted for the Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Country Work Programme, which will guide national efforts from 2026 to 2030.  The multi-year strategy is designed to serve as an actionable roadmap, ensuring that disaster risk considerations are embedded into planning, implementation, and monitoring across key sectors. It also aims to enhance Belize’s capacity to respond to and recover from natural hazards, while building long-term resilience.  Minister of Disaster Risk Management, Henry Charles Usher, says the initiative marks a major step forward for the ministry and the country as a whole, describing it as an exciting period for advancing disaster preparedness.

The programme is expected to bring together multiple government agencies and stakeholders under a coordinated framework, addressing vulnerabilities and strengthening systems to better withstand the increasing threats posed by climate change and extreme weather events./