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Strengthening Public Policy Related to Forest Fire Management in Belize and Guatemala

Grantee Name: The Nature Conservancy

Hotspot
Mesoamerica
Location
Belize, Guatemala, Mexico
Amount
$138,103
Dates
Sep 2008 – Dec 2009
Keywords
Fire management, Policy/law
Support the establishment of forest fire prevention and control policies in Belize and Guatemala. This grant will result in a needs assessment of management requirements in both countries, stakeholder consultations, draft policy legislation, a fire prevention and control strategy for Belize, and outreach to government authorities and other stakeholders to promote policy and strategy adaption.
Strategic Direction : 1 Foster civil society participation in regional decisionmaking on select policies and investments to promote the conservation and sustainable development of the Selva Maya and the Selva Zoque and Chiapas/Guatemala Highlan

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