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WWF LAC Newsletter July 2017

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Guatemala and Honduras join the Biggest Hour for Earth

National authorities work hand in hand with WWF Mesoamerica and Belizean NGOs to develop the Mangrove Restoration Action Plan

UN plastic pollution summit fails to reach agreement despite majority supporting ambitious measures

Workshops to develop policy for seagrass conservation and protection in Belize kick-off

Central banks, regulators and supervisors urged to intervene in drivers of nature loss and climate change alongside governments

A Dialogue Mechanism and Municipal Ordinances for solid waste management is established in San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Educational actions are promoted for mangrove conservation and restoration in Belize

Training workshop on determining the cause and origin of forest fires was conducted in Honduras

Ipsos survey: 85% of people want global ban on single-use plastics

Launch of a Credit Facility for Artisanal fishers

Capacity building for public servants in Honduras

Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Mexico

COP28: WWF says “Earth is down but not out” as countries agree to transition away from fossil fuels

WWF report identifies opportunities for governments to integrate action on climate and nature

Leader’s Declaration on Food System a milestone moment in climate action, but global commitment must translate to local action

Sustainable Pacific Project: visits to Panama and Ecuador

Capacity building of public servants in Honduras through Together for Environmental Governance project

Interinstitutional coordination sessions are held to prevent forest fires in Honduras

WWF Report: Water crisis threatens US$58 trillion in economic value, food security and sustainability

Second webinar of the "Circular Caribbean Cities" campaign was held

Environmental organizations hold the Second Symposium on the Petén Itzá Lake watershed

The 'Sustainable Pacific' Project launches with regional involvement

Study on the Chamelecón river will facilitate the formulation of conservation projects

A reforestation day was held to restore the riparian forest on the banks of Bobos River

Decision-makers meet to establish alliances aimed to strengthen forest governance in Honduras

Designing loans for conservation impact with small-scale artisanal fishers in Belize

Public Statement

Second National Water Resources Congress held in Guatemala

The One Planet City Challenge 2023-2024 edition is launched

Inauguration of the first Solid Waste Segregation and Transfer Center in Antigua Guatemala

British High Commissioner’s visit to WWF Mesoamerica’s office in Belize

An induction and capacity-building workshop was held to prevent environmental crime in Honduras

Eastern Pacific Ocean - A hub for whale superhighways requires urgent protection

Clarion call from IPCC to accelerate efforts to adapt, build resilience to climate risks and slash emissionsa

Belize to develop world’s first fully Coastal and Marine Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) Initiative

WWF: Governments make limited progress at UN biodiversity talks while consensus for nature-positive ambition grows

First ever full Coastal-Marine Project Finance Initiative for Permanence (PfP) for Belize was signed on to today

Lead, Belize Project Finance for Permanence assumes role

World-First Map Exposes Growing Dangers Along Whale Superhighways

Global survey sees nearly nine in 10 people supporting a UN plastic pollution treaty but will governments follow?

Moving to a“forests forward” market. WWF’s new impact-oriented platform engages companies, investors and other stakeholders to accelerate global sustainability commitments.

Global biodiversity goals unattainable without full inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities and their lands

New science report underscores urgency for climate action or risk seeing 1.5°C goal slip away

WWF and The Pew Charitable Trusts applauds Belize’s ambitious commitment to protect coastal wetlands

Public calls for governments to close S.E Asia’s wildlife markets in response to COVID-19, WWF survey finds.

Working together to build climate change resilience and protect vital water in Guatemala

Guatemalan Government committed to conserve water reserves

Global deforestation is advancing on 24 fronts, nine are in Latin America and one of them in part of Central America

A declaration to recognize the importance of Ecosystem Based Adaptation was issued

Cleaner production to conserve watersheds

The “extra mile” to recover the sustainable shrimp industry in Belize

New WWF report reveals countries set to be worst affected by loss of nature

Global Assessment report on state

Global conservation organizations applaud government of belize for new commitment

WWF joins Latin America partnership to restore forests

A training programme on cleaner production as a tool for integrated watersheds management was issued

Smart Coasts project begins in the Mesoamerican Reef System

Sir David Attenborough voices new Netflix series ‘Our Planet’

Sugarcane sustainable principles were presented in Honduras

World leaders fail to address plastic crisis, says WWF

Pachalum, Quiché was the winner of the One Planet City Challenge in Guatemala

Marine Conservation Tecnnical Officer position available for the Belize Field Program Office

WWF and the University of Belize will develop the first ever watershed management plan for Belize

The "Caribe Maya" sustainable tourism initiative receives award

Regional Project was approved for the conservation of the Mesoamerican Reef System

Seismic testing plans suspended in Belize

Isotopes study begins in Honduras

Public support is highly needed after UNESCO’s decision on Belize

Panda no longer endangered

Telephone directory highlights Belize’s World Heritage Site

Caribe Maya, a sustainable tourism initiative obtains an award in FITUR

Honduras shrimp farms celebrate ASC certification

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