National Security Strategy of Belize • • • • • • • 11. Increase support for public awareness and education program; Support the implementation of the Sustainable Forestry Planning and Management Program; Enforce, strengthen, resource the BNCG, Fisheries Department, and other enforcement agencies to manage the EEZ; Revitalize the CZMA&I and the development and implementation of an integrated coastal management plan. Also a re-definition of our coastal zone to ensure inclusion of all inland areas that affect the sea and all marine waters that affect inland areas; Promote environmentally friendly practices and legislation where necessary; Strengthen and enforce the EPA and EIA related legislation; Provide research and development technology for management of Belize’s natural resources. Achieve Food and Energy Security “ Strategic Concept: The high cost of food, fuel, electricity, water, and telephone services is a major obstacle to economic development. Promote incentives for enterprise within these sectors by subsidizing and granting concessions and establishing partnerships with international agencies for technological training and expertise to maximize success. Utility providers must not stand in the way of competitors willing and able to provide lower cost service by means of the new technology that is readily available ble throughout the world. world In the long term, term a self-reliant, sustainable society is critical for economic stability and prosperity. The economy should be geared to production and manufacturing for subsistence and export. “ Strategic Action: • • • • Pursue and create conditions for natural energy and agro investment; National Refining Capability for Diesel and Gasoline; National Renewable Energy Utilization Plan; Research Grant Scheme - Provide finance to education institutions to engage in research and development of technology for management of Belize’s natural resources and exploration of renewable energies, increase agriculture production and manufacturing; The Strategy 27