National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2016 – 2020), Belize. Country/Territory Belize Document type Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Enforcement/compliance Environmental planning Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Soil conservation/soil improvement Poverty PIC-prior informed consent Cultural heritage Afforestation/reforestation Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Forestry protection measures Genetic resources Public participation Research Capacity building Endangered species Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Community management Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes 2016 – 2020 Abstract As a signatory of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (the global framework for the protection and wise use of biodiversity), Belize also has a commitment to ensuring that the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan covers: conservation of biological diversity sustainable use of the components of biological diversity fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources. The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is based on Belize’s commitment to the conservation and sustainable development of national biological diversity. The Action Plan is focused on achieving the national NBSAP vision, based on fifteen guiding principles grouped under four areas – respect, responsibility, environmental context and commitment. Full text English Website www.cbd.int