Belize's second national communication to the conference of parties (COP) under the UNFCCC is meant to serve as a snapshot of the nation's status quo as it relates to the effects of climate change on the various aspects of its socio-economic make-up as well as its responses to these impacts. The core elements of this national communication are information on emissions and removals of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and details of the activities a Party has undertaken to implement the Convention. As such it contains information on national circumstances, vulnerability assessment, financial resources and transfer of technology, and education, training and public awareness.