Coastal Baseline Studies and Shoreline Management, Belize
The Government of Belize identified the Toledo District/ Punta Gorda Town and Caye Caulker as target investment areas for emerging tourism destinations.
Process
This project enables the development of a defensible, science-based shoreline management plan and corresponding shoreline stabilization and protection solutions driven by holistic consideration of coastal zone and larger stakeholder groups.
When the coast is the question, we are the answer…
Solution
The general project objectives include:
Design and carry out baseline studies for Caye Caulker and the Toledo District
Prioritize the coastal area for shoreline stabilization measures, including, where appropriate, ecosystem-based coastal protection, non-structural and soft-engineering measures, as well as
complementary land use planning and management measures (e.g. setbacks), and based upon agreed criteria and stakeholder engagement;
Prepare designs for shore stabilization investments and specifications for complementary measures;
Conduct the feasibility analysis of investments in accordance with the requirements of the Bank for public sector financing, including socioeconomic, environmental, financial, and institutional feasibility; and
Provide support to training and dissemination activities
