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21-4-2021 1:15 PM

End Date

21-4-2021 1:24 PM

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The Big Leaf Mahogany Tree (Swietenia macrophylla) is a prominent ecological indicator in Belize. The species serves as a unit which sequesters carbon, mitigates natural disaster impacts, and reduces deforestation. Because of this, environmental conservation initiatives which align with SDG 13 Climate Action have become a central priority to the country of Belize. The Climate Action SDG is subject to goals such as strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate disasters and integrating climate change messages into policy and planning. Therefore, it is important to explore the role the Big Leaf Mahogany Tree has on both the drivers and interventions of SDG 13 within Belize.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 14 - LifeBelow Water, SDG 15 - Life on Land

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:15 PM Apr 21st, 1:24 PM

Session 1E The Big Leaf Mahogany Tree In Belize in Connection to Sustainable Development Goals

The Big Leaf Mahogany Tree (Swietenia macrophylla) is a prominent ecological indicator in Belize. The species serves as a unit which sequesters carbon, mitigates natural disaster impacts, and reduces deforestation. Because of this, environmental conservation initiatives which align with SDG 13 Climate Action have become a central priority to the country of Belize. The Climate Action SDG is subject to goals such as strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate disasters and integrating climate change messages into policy and planning. Therefore, it is important to explore the role the Big Leaf Mahogany Tree has on both the drivers and interventions of SDG 13 within Belize.