Belize, located on the Caribbean coast of Central America, is frequently cited as a textbook example of this model. With the Belize Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and dense tropical rainforests, the nation’s economy is heavily reliant on tourism. However, the sustainability of this sector depends not only on the physical management of resources but also on how these management strategies are perceived by the local population. If the "eco" label is perceived as a marketing tool rather than a genuine development strategy, the social license to operate erodes. This paper explores the management frameworks in Belize and investigates the link between official policy and local perception.
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