Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. Belize's natural resources and the historical, cultural, economic, institutional, and legal aspects of their management are profiled in this report. Belize's history, culture, and human resources are first reviewed with reference to its hundreds of archaeological sites, its ethnic diversity, its public health and nutritional status, and tourism.
Water pollution is identified as Belize's principal environmental problem.
The country's extensive and rich coastal and marine ecosystems and important fishery industry are described, as are its geology, hydrology, soils, land use, forestry, energy use, and agriculture. Measures taken to conserve wilderness and wildlife are discussed. Finally, institutional and legal aspects of environmental issues and potential actions to be taken are presented. International Development Development Information Services Clearinghouse Order No.