Belize Launches Fifth Annual Climate Week Focused on National Collaboration

The National Climate Change Office (NCCO), under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, officially launched Belize’s fifth annual Climate Week last week.  One of the featured speakers at the launch was Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Orlando Habet, who addressed the importance of national collaboration in addressing climate change.

The event served to formally announce and raise national awareness for Climate Week 2026, which is scheduled to take place from August 22 to 25 in Punta Gorda Town.  The launch also highlighted the thematic priorities for this year’s observance. These include the Orange Economy, the intersection of technology and climate change, Indigenous knowledge and heritage, and community-centered resilience.  Chief Climate Change Officer Edalmi Pinelo told us more.

Climate Week 2026 aims to mobilize multi-sectoral participation and strengthen partnerships among government agencies, civil society, the private sector, youth, Indigenous communities, and development partners. The goal is to support coordinated national action on climate change.  The official launch also outlined opportunities for the public and key stakeholders to participate in and support the fifth annual Climate Week activities.  The launch event was held at the Toledo Welcome Center in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District.