Department of the Environment – Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management

The Department of the Environment Services

The DOE functions with full autonomy to enforce the Environmental Protection Act which grants broad regulatory and enforcement authority for the prevention and control of environmental pollution, conservation and management of natural resources.

Applications

DOE Services

Environmental Checklist

DOE Services

Environmental Publications

DOE Services

Environmental Guidelines

DOE Services

Environmental Clearance

DOE Services

Legislation

DOE Services

Single Use Plastics

Pollution from single use plastics has become a major problem globally and in Belize. Recent scientific studies have shown that plastics and/or micro-plastics has entered all levels of the food chain within our oceans; and in Belize is impacting over natural environment, drainage, and waterways.

Be A Part

We support Community-Based Activities on a regular basis throughout the year, considering that the activity is initiated and implemented by the community.
Our projects are focused on improving the environment within the community.