Health and Climate Change: Country profile 2025 - Belize

Belize’s Climate and Health Country Profile 2025 highlights the country’s increasing efforts to understand, manage, and adapt to the growing health risks posed by climate change. Drawing on the latest data and analysis, the profile offers a comprehensive picture of how climate hazards – such as extreme heat, floods, vector-borne diseases, and food insecurity – are already affecting health outcomes across Belize. 

The profile demonstrates how Belize is responding to these challenges. It outlines recent progress made in public health planning, early warning systems, intersectoral coordination, and health infrastructure, as well as the country’s vulnerability to sea level rise, extreme weather, and increasing heat stress. Informed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and national data sources, the profile also reflects how Belize’s leadership is integrating climate change into the health agenda through the Health National Adaptation Plan, and it documents existing gaps in governance, financing, and health workforce capacity. 

From tackling dengue outbreaks and rising rates of noncommunicable diseases to improving health system resilience and securing access to climate finance, the Belize profile identifies key areas for policy action. It emphasizes the need for stronger multisectoral partnerships, climate-informed health infrastructure, and continued investment in monitoring systems and emergency preparedness. 

This profile is part of a broader initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization to support evidence-based decision-making and enhance regional collaboration on climate and health. In the case of Belize, the profile serves as a practical tool for policymakers, health professionals, and development partners, enabling them to prioritize interventions, reduce vulnerabilities, and protect population health in the face of a changing climate.