Belize
PACT - Protected Areas Conservation Trust
PACT is Belize's National Environmental Fund for its protected areas (Protected Areas Conservation Trust) which was established in 1995. PACT provides resources to support the conservation and promote the environmentally sound management of Belize's natural and cultural resources to foster sustainable development. PACT is funded primarily by a conservation tax paid by tourists upon departure and a 20% commission on cruise ship passenger fares. No less than 5% of all revenue is deposited into an endowment fund. PACT is also open to donations from individuals and companies.
In fulfilling its mission, PACT provides grants for conservation projects and capacity building in the public sector and civil society for the sustainable management of protected areas. PACT also provides grants for the development of communities around protected areas, and for environmental education and awareness at the national level.
In fulfilling its mission, PACT provides grants for conservation projects and capacity building in the public sector and civil society for the sustainable management of protected areas. PACT also provides grants for the development of communities around protected areas, and for environmental education and awareness at the national level.