Abil CASTAñEDA

Mr. Abil Castañeda is the Executive Director at the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), Belize’s national conservation trust. He is responsible for steering the Trust’s strategic direction, identifying sustainable financing for conservation and climate resilience, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving innovation to meet national and global environmental and sustainable development goals. 

Over the last decade, Mr. Castañeda has been an integral part of sustainable development in Belize, particularly through his work in tourism, cultural development, and natural resource management. With a respected career in public service, spanning more than 13 years, he has significantly contributed to advancing sustainable policies and practices in the country in his various roles at the Ministry of Tourism, including Project Liaison Officer, Tourism Officer, Chief Tourism Officer, and acting Chief Executive Officer. He also served as the Director of Cruise, Capacity Development, Quality and Registrar of Hotels at the Belize Tourism Board.