WCS Belize

With 40 years of marine research & conservation work in Belize, WCS is the owner of the only research facility within the Glover's Reef Marine Reserve.

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Belize Maya Forest Corridor Trust are celebrating a major achievement in the stewardship of Belize’s forests. Through the dedication and collaboration of all partners, over 3,500 acres have been added to the Maya Forest Corridor Trust.

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RT @WCS_Mesoamerica: We're Hiring!

Program Officer – Caribbean Program

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a Program Offic…

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From forests to coastal waters, Indigenous communities in Belize help protect nature and sustain livelihoods.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day, we recognize their knowledge, rights, and vital role in conservation.

#IndigenousRights #Belize #WCSBelize

[WCS Mesoamérica y el Caribe @WCS_Mesoamerica]

@WCSBelize is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead the day-to-day coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the project “Enhancing Management of Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve and South Water Caye Marine Reserve Using an Integrated Seascape Approach.”

The position will work closely with the Belize Fisheries Department (BFD), marine reserve personnel, communities, consultants, and other project partners to support effective and timely project implementation.

📍 Location: Belize City, with frequent community visits and occasional fieldwork at Glover’s Reef and South Water Caye Marine Reserves

💼 Type: Full-time

Key Qualifications & Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, Conservation, Project Management, Development Studies, or a related field

· Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years coordinating or managing conservation, fisheries, marine protected area, natural resource management, or community development projects

· Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting

· Experience working with government agencies, multidisciplinary technical teams, communities, and stakeholders

· Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and reporting skills

· Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

· Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish and Garifuna are an asset

· Valid driver’s license

📝 How to Apply

Download the full job description:
https://t.co/PtcuMHIamu

Complete the application form:
https://t.co/6fjaM9G5i5

Email your documents to:
[email protected]

Please include:
· Cover letter
· CV/Resume (must list three references)
· Required: Complete and submit the Declaration of Undertaking form:
https://t.co/4CVdPYRvo9

📅 Application deadline: October 22, 2026
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Happy 45th Independence Day, Belize! 🇧🇿

WCS joins Belizeans at home and abroad in celebrating our country, our people, and our extraordinary natural heritage.

Look At Me: I am Belize @45.

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📢 Consultancy Opportunity | WCS Belize

Seeking a consultant or team to conduct an End-of-Project Evaluation focused on sustainable shark and finfish fisheries in Belize.

📅 Deadline: Sept. 10, 2026
📩 [email protected]
🔗 https://t.co/8h2op60llP

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Three countries. One shared forest.

Belize, Guatemala & Mexico met in Caracol one year after the #CalakmulDeclaration to advance the Great Maya Forest Biocultural Corridor, present its Action Plan, and honor conservation leaders from across the 3 countries.

#GreatMayaForest

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Great Maya Forest Day.
The climate has changed, and El Niño could intensify drought and wildfire risk. Communities are already acting—but preparation must go further.

#GranSelvaMaya #BLF #BiodiverseLandscapesFund #CorredorBiocultural #DeclaracióndeCalakmul

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Six rangers share the day that changed everything.

A jaguar in the wild. A Baird's tapir during a patrol. An Orange-breasted Falcon. The calls of herons echoing through a mangrove. A sea turtle. The beginning of a new generation.

Every story is different. Yet they all share one thing in common: there was a moment that reminded them why they chose to protect nature.

Discover their stories: https://t.co/QiOEteXYQ7

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🐢 The #Hicatee is a key species in #Belize's freshwater ecosystems but faces threats from habitat loss and overharvesting.

At the Gracie Rock Community Summer Camp, children learned how to help protect this unique turtle and about WCS's conservation efforts.

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It's not just a livestock issue. It's also a threat to wildlife.

While the focus has rightly been on protecting livestock production, a new study highlights two risks we can no longer afford to ignore: the impact of New World screwworm on wildlife and the role of illegal cattle movements in driving its spread.

Infestations have already been documented in species such as tapirs and pumas, among others of conservation concern. Yet protected areas and remote landscapes remain, to a large extent, blind spots for surveillance.

Wildlife is not driving the outbreak. It is one of its victims—and it can also help us identify where the risk is emerging.

📖 Read the full story to learn why the response must include wildlife, protected areas, and a One Health approach: https://t.co/Y9lZkMECQz

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#OneHealth #NewWorldScrewworm #Wildlife #Conservation #WCS

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

Congratulations to the 2026 #FisherOfTheYear awardees!

🏆 Fisher of the Year: Carlos Ramirez (Punta Gorda)
👏 Outstanding Fisher Awards: Paula Jacobs (Punta Negra) & L. Cassanova (Chunox)}

Thank you for your commitment to sustainable fisheries and Belize's marine resources.

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Fishers are at the heart of Belize’s coastal communities.

This year’s Fisher Fair in Dangriga celebrated their vital role in fisheries, food security, culture, and the economy—while highlighting the importance of healthy oceans.

#FisherFair #Belize #SustainableFisheries

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As Belize’s lobster season begins, WCS wishes all fishers safe seas, successful harvests, and a sustainable season. The annual Blessing of the Boats celebrates the connection between people, livelihoods, and the sea.

#LobsterSeason #Belize #SustainableFisheries

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🌊 Women who lead. Women who innovate. Women who are transforming Belize’s blue economy.

The 9th Women in Fisheries Forum (#WIFF2026) celebrates the women driving sustainable fisheries, resilient communities, and new opportunities across Belize. 🇧🇿

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⚽️ Un solo equipo. Un solo planeta. Un solo hogar.

Cada 4 años, el fútbol nos une más allá de las fronteras, los idiomas y las culturas. La conservación también nos conecta, a través de un compromiso compartido para proteger la vida silvestre y los lugares naturales.

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⚽️ One team. One planet. One home.

Every 4 years, football unites us across borders, languages, and cultures. Conservation also connects us, through a shared commitment to protecting wildlife and wild places.

#FIFAWorldCup #wcsimpact #WeAre26

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WCS is proud to support the Fisheries Department in advancing digital innovation for fisheries management in #Belize.

This system helps improve catch and effort data reporting, reduce errors, and strengthen sustainable fisheries management👇

https://t.co/HBEFx6EaOo

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“The howler monkeys are everywhere”: How women in Belize are harnessing the power of nature to conserve their community https://t.co/mtBtCxhJ4k via @iisd_news

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World Wildlife Day: Investing in People and the Planet!

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#WorldWildlifeDay. Investing in People and the Planet

"Investing in People and the Planet" is the theme for World Wildlife Day. That’s why today (and everyday), we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the incredible wildlife species that inhabit Mesoamerica. In an interconnected world, our mission is to safeguard the ecosystems we share with them.

How do we do it? With a dedicated team of professionals and partners, we implement conservation strategies to restore degraded habitats and strengthen local capacities. These include monitoring plants, birds (including migratory), reptiles, amphibians, marine species, and mammals in vast forests like the Maya Forest and La Moskitia, as well as in the Pacific and the Caribbean, among other efforts and locations (we could go on and on about everything we do!).

Here are some images shared by our team, to celebrate World Wildlife Day, hoping you marvel -just as we do- at the biodiversity around us and become more aware of the actions we can take to improve this world we all share.

Look at the full set of images here: https://t.co/5DwDcP49nW

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We are seeking a Data Collection Service Provider for Socioeconomic Monitoring of the Resilient and Biodiverse Landscapes of Northern Mesoamerica project. Proposals must be in English.

Learn more and apply below 👇
https://t.co/ZT21UKwEkj