Paris Cawich, crowned Miss Earth Belize 2025, is poised to represent her nation at the prestigious 25th Miss Earth Pageant in Manila, Philippines, on November 5. The 20-year-old international business student will depart Belize on Saturday, with a farewell ceremony scheduled at the Philip Goldson International Airport. Cawich’s journey to the global stage is marked by her unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy, a cornerstone of her victory in the national pageant. Reflecting on her evolution from modeling to activism, Cawich shared, ‘My first pageant was more about modeling. Now it’s about advocating for something I hold dear—the environment.’ Her campaign centers on safeguarding Belize’s mangroves and rainforests, with initiatives ranging from school visits and tree planting to engaging social media content aimed at educating youth about environmental stewardship. ‘The Miss Earth pageant is an environmentally based competition, so its main focus is protecting the environment and amplifying our platforms to reach a wider audience,’ she explained. Cawich also hinted at her national costume, inspired by ‘a tree that many Belizeans hold dear,’ showcased in an online video submission. Following in the footsteps of Destiny Wagner, Belize’s historic Miss Earth 2021 winner, Cawich is determined to make her country proud once again.