APAMO is an association of non-governmental protected areas management organizations that advocates for the sustainability and improved management of Belize's protected areas system. APAMO is currently comprised of 14 founding members. These 14 non-governmental and community-based membership agencies are responsible for the co-management of 28 protected areas, representing 51% of Belize's land and sea currently under protection, exclusive of forest reserves, and 65% of all co-managed protected areas.