Belize's Managed Access Committees
With support from the MAR Fund, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) led a project from June 2021 through November 2022 to support Belize’s Managed Access Committees (MACs) in building the knowledge and tools needed to address key fishery management challenges. EDF with partners from the Belize Fisheries Department, marine protected area co-managers and the eight MACs strengthened capacity on topics including climate resilience, multispecies management, replenishment zones and recreational fisheries management. To facilitate continued learning within and beyond Belize, this page features the training content that was shared with the MACs.
Click on the video to the right to hear the perspectives from Belizean fishery managers and fishers on the importance of capacity building and stakeholder engagement for sustainable fisheries management. Then explore capacity building resources on each topic below.
Climate Change & Climate Resilience
Summary of the impacts of climate change on fisheries and opportunities to strengthen fishery resilience in Belize
Finfish Fishery Management
Overview of approaches for adaptive management of Belize’s finfish fishery resources to support livelihoods and ecosystem health.
Non-Commercial Fisheries
Non-Commercial Fisheries
Overview of management needs and frameworks for non-commercial fisheries in Belize, including recreational, sport, and subsistence fisheries.
Replenishment Zones
Replenishment Zones
Overview of the role of replenishment zones for fisheries and ecosystem conservation, and opportunities to strengthen spatial protections for Belize’s biodiverse ecosystems.
