In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic impact on the Caribbean, Belize is taking significant steps to bolster its early warning systems. The National Meteorological Service of Belize has received a $60,000 donation of advanced equipment from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), aimed at enhancing the country’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities. This initiative is part of a broader project that began in July 2024 and is set to continue through December 2026, with additional funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Program. The donated equipment includes computers and communication tools that will be used to generate graphics, produce short forecasts, and collect critical climate data. Ronald Gordon, Chief Met Officer, emphasized the dual focus of the project: improving early warning capabilities to provide actionable information on approaching hazards and collecting long-term climate data to inform future planning and development. Minister of Public Service, Henry Charles Usher, highlighted the importance of training and capacity building for the National Met Service staff and disaster risk management teams across the country. This donation is a key component of the United Nations’ ‘Early Warnings for All’ initiative, which aims to protect everyone on Earth from hazardous weather, water, or climate events by the end of 2027.