Belize City

AREA:
35.7 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
POPULATION:
61,461 (2022 est.)
Belize

Belize City participates in GEF-8 SCIP through the GPSC, strengthening small coastal-economy resilience and mobilizing sustainable investment partnerships. The program advances integrated land-use planning, nature-based solutions for coastal protection, decarbonized infrastructure, and circular economy practices. Activities align with planning cycles to develop bankable projects and crowd in private finance.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

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Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

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Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.

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Theme

EXTERNAL
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