As small island developing states continue to grapple with the growing impacts of global climate change, Central American nation Belize is gearing up to open its fifth annual Climate Week, a community-focused event designed to turn global climate dialogue into local action. Scheduled to run from August 21 to 24, 2026 at the Punta Gorda Sporting Complex in southern Belize, the four-day gathering aims to bridge gaps between policymakers, climate experts, students and everyday residents, centering collective solutions that boost climate resilience and advance long-term environmental sustainability.