The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future (Belize Fund) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding access to financing for climate adaptation and blue economy development in Belize.
The partnership brings together Belize’s only development bank and a private conservation trust fund, pioneering new blue economy models to create innovative financial solutions that drive resilience, sustainability, and inclusive growth. Through the MOU, the Belize Fund and DFC commit to closer collaboration in areas such as knowledge sharing, joint financing initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
The five-year MOU will see both organizations collaborate to:
- Co-develop climate adaptation and blue economy financing mechanisms,
- Increase public awareness on conservation and sustainable livelihoods,
- Promote stakeholder engagement and capacity-building for improved access to funding Share technical expertise and resources
“This agreement strengthens the reach and impact of the Belize Fund,” said Dr. Leandra ChoRicketts, Executive Director of the Belize Fund. “Working alongside DFC allows us to amplify national efforts to secure a more resilient future for both our people and our marine and coastal ecosystems.”
This partnership reflects a unified approach to supporting Belize’s development goals while addressing the growing challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Both institutions will work within their respective mandates to co-develop solutions that promote sustainability, economic opportunity, and environmental stewardship, benefiting both current and future generations.
