At the COP30 summit in Brazil, Belize and Guyana demonstrated how small nations can lead significant climate action. During a joint side event titled “Building Climate Resilience in Belize and Guyana,” the two countries unveiled a collaborative initiative to combat climate change by sharing expertise, technology, and strategies. The partnership focuses on addressing rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and forest conservation. Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Orlando Habet, emphasized the challenges faced by nations like Belize, which contribute minimally to climate change but struggle to secure necessary funding. Guyana showcased its internationally acclaimed Low Carbon Development Strategy, which focuses on forest protection and carbon market management. Belize, on the other hand, highlighted its community-driven climate planning, Biennial Transparency Report, and the newly proposed Carbon Markets Initiative Bill. Guyana’s Minister Vanessa Benn called for bold action, noting that Caribbean nations are pushing forward with ambitious mitigation and adaptation plans despite insufficient financial support. “We are not waiting to act,” she asserted, underscoring the urgency of the climate crisis.