Belize has been granted BZ$10 million from the Adaptation Fund to enhance water accessibility in rural communities and bolster climate change preparedness. The initiative, named SEAM (Securing Water Resources through Solar Energy and Innovative Adaptive Management), will introduce solar-powered water systems to four villages: Boom Creek, Dolores, Otoxha in Toledo, and Copper Bank in Corozal. This project is set to benefit over 1,800 residents. Beyond water access, SEAM will promote reforestation, watershed protection, and agricultural activities, with a special focus on empowering women. Local water boards will receive training to ensure equitable and efficient management of these systems. The five-year project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Rural Transformation and the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), with backing from the Ministry of Economic Transformation, is slated to commence in early 2026.