December 4, 2025 | CCCCC Press Release 014
Belmopan, Belize — Students from Standards four to six combined climate education with tree planting action in Belize on Thursday, November 27, at the St. Ann’s Anglican Primary School in Belmopan. Joined by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) 33 students, including members of the schools gardening and construction club, planted a selection of climate-resilient shade trees. These included locust, cedar, pine, and mahogany, the national tree of Belize. These species were carefully chosen for their ability to thrive in local conditions, provide long-term canopy cover, and contribute to a cooler, more comfortable school environment.
This initiative formed part of the CCCCC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The tree-planting initiative aimed to promote team spirit, boost staff engagement, and foster a deeper connection between staff members and the local environment; with CCCCC’s mission at its core.
Planting trees remains one of the most effective and lasting actions communities can take to strengthen climate resilience, restore ecosystems, and create healthier spaces for future generations. Guided by this understanding, members of the CCCCC team as part of the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), partnered with the school to promote environmental stewardship, youth engagement, and community upliftment across Belize and the wider Caribbean.
During the visit, Colin Young, Ph.D. Executive Director of the CCCCC, delivered an engaging and interactive talk, explaining the role of CARICOM and how its member states work collectively to address shared challenges. He emphasized the CCCCC’s leadership in coordinating the region’s climate change response on behalf of 15 Caribbean nations. Students were highly engaged throughout the session, offering their interpretations of key climate-related terms and deepening their understanding of the issues affecting Belize and the Caribbean region. They also learned how countries work together to secure international climate finance, which supports efforts to strengthen resilience and enhance their capacity to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change.
The CCCCC remains steadfast in its commitment to working with schools and community groups as it continues to champion climate action, environmental awareness, and sustainable development throughout the region
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About the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC).
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre is an intergovernmental organisation established by the Heads of Governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to coordinate the region’s response to managing and adapting to climate change. The CCCCC also serves as a delivery partner for climate finance for the region, a repository for regional climate change information and data provider of climate change-related policy advice and guidelines to the CARICOM Member States.
