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A team from the UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO), is working in close partnership with Belize Fisheries Department, Ministry of Blue Economy & Marine Conservation to engage with local fishers and gather feedback on their experiences with Managed Access Committees (MACs).

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment by the UK and Belize to protect marine ecosystems, support fisher livelihoods, and advance the principles of a resilient Blue Economy. By reinstating MACs, both nations aim to empower communities with greater ownership of marine resources, foster inclusive…

• Five coastal communities receive climate adaptation planning support

• Scientific conference shares knowledge to build resilient blue economy

Dominican fishing communities will receive enhanced support to tackle climate change impacts threatening their livelihoods through a new initiative being delivered through the UK’s Sustainable Blue Economies Programme’s Technical Assistance Platform. 
Dominica’s fisheries are at risk from both rising sea temperatures affecting fish stocks, and increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather events…

Georgetown, Guyana – 20th June 2025

Representatives from the Government of Guyana and the United Kingdom came together this week to launch the next phase of joint work to address marine pollution and support the sustainable development of Guyana’s Blue Economy.

The visit, held from 16–20 June, is part of the “Enhancing Water Quality for Sustainable Blue Economy Development” project—an initiative supported by the UK Government through the Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform. The…

Initiative set to enhance water quality and unlock sustainable growth in Jamaica’s blue economy

In a vital partnership to protect Jamaica’s coastal communities, the UK Government and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have partnered with Jamaica’s National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on a marine pollution project aimed at boosting Jamaica’s blue economy and safeguarding thousands of livelihoods.

Launched under the UK’s Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform, the "Enhancing Water Quality…

Applicants for the Development Advisory Panel should be aware the timeline and frequency of calls for Concept Notes for the SBE Technical Assistance Platform is currently under review. It is expected that it will be revised and will vary compare to the timeline and frequency indicated in the DAP applicants pack. Applicants are still encouraged to apply to become members of the Development Advisory Panel, but they should be aware that the Concept Note review process will follow a revised timeline.