{"id":1594,"date":"2021-12-17T12:24:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T12:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeuropeannaturetrust.com\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2022-01-21T13:57:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T13:57:41","slug":"belize-2022-conference-celebrate-collaborate-conserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeuropeannaturetrust.com\/belize-2022-conference-celebrate-collaborate-conserve\/","title":{"rendered":"TENT's Belize 2022 conference: \"Celebrate, Collaborate, Conserve\""},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The European Nature Trust & The Family Coppola Hideaways<\/a> are excited to be hosting Belize 2022 - Conservation Symposium, bringing together crucial nature related NGO\u2019s in Belize.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 48-hour symposium opens at 14.30 on 30th January 2022 at Blancaneaux Lodge<\/a> in the Mountain Pine Ridge and runs over three days.  More than 35 Belizean organisations will have a forum to showcase their work, exchange ideas, develop new conservation strategies, and fuel the continued mission to conserve Belize\u2019s biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An Eden to Protect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Belize\u2019s natural history is on a par with the Amazon rainforest. The nation is a true \u201cEden\u201d, home to a compendium of species: over 500 birds, 150 mammals, 150 amphibians and reptiles, over 550 fish and more than 3,400 plants. The nation\u2019s ecosystems are some of the most intact globally: around 75 percent of Belize\u2019s landmass is undeveloped. Diverse ecosystems are found in extensive broadleaf jungles, pine forests, wetlands, mangroves, savannahs, even barrier reefs. With a tropical climate, seasonal rains, fertile soils and oceanic wonders, this is a country of immense natural wealth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Belize\u2019s natural resources are constantly at risk of exploitation from large-scale farming, logging, mining, and illegal wildlife crime. The survival of Belize\u2019s natural resources is critical for the future of biodiversity, local communities, and our climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TENT believes that one of the most effective tools in conservation is collaboration. By supporting NGO\u2019s to gather at our 2022 conference, we hope to provide a platform to strengthen conservation in Belize, as well as a critical networking opportunity. NGOs are invited to present their work and objectives over a short presentation or as part of a panel discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The invitation to the conference, shared with more than 35 invited NGOs<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Participating NGOs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More than 35 NGOs have been invited to the conference. Below is a snapshot list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wildlife Conservation Society<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends for Conservation and Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Belize Maya Forest Trust<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panthera<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rainforest Trust<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Nature Conservancy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Re:wild<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belize Audobon Society<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

...and many more<\/p>\n\n\n\n