Through the GCF Readiness Programme, the Government of Belize is building capacity to access GCF resources through a better understanding of the GCF processes and the design of bankable funding proposals. The programme will continue the initial engagement with the private sector, which was started under the first readiness project to sensitize stakeholders and identify a GCF project pipeline. However, recognising that significant resources will be needed for climate investments, the Government has taken the decision to strengthen engagement with the private sector through this new GCF Readiness Programme. Currently, the private sector has limited knowledge about the GCF and its engagement in climate actions within Belize is minimal. Given the climate change challenges facing Belize, this readiness intervention is designed to build awareness and to strengthen the capacity of the private sector to engage with the GCF.