It comes out of the commitments made under the Blue Bond - which falls under the Prime Minister's Office. In the keynote address, he focussed on the broad network of blue economy actors who work together in service of this important sector:

John Briceno, Prime Minister
"This blue forum, it's about knowledge, innovation, and action for Belize's ocean and thriving blue economy. The ocean is not just a resource, it is an economy waiting to be unlocked. The choices we make today will determine what Belize leads in this space or lags behind."

"Now, now is the time for ambition. Now is the time for fearless leadership. The blue forum is more than an event, it is a declaration that Belize is ready to shape the future of ocean governance, not just for us, but as a model for the world."