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Dominican Republic Coastal Sustainability: What the Study Found
For a country whose economy, population and natural heritage are closely tied to the coast,...
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World Forest Fire Prevention Day 2026: How To Prevent Major Fires
World Forest Fire Prevention Day 2026 highlights the importance of acting before a wildfire begins. In the Dominican...
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Environmental Groups Question Projects In Dominican Protected Areas
Environmental organizations are questioning how the Dominican Republic is managing several protected areas as private investment and tourism...
Dominican Republic Sets Energy And Water Priorities For 2028
The Dominican Republic is targeting a major expansion of its electricity generation capacity while advancing water and environmental...
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A court in the Dominican Republic has imposed precautionary measures against Pedro Alexis Henríquez López, known as Alex...
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The Dominican Republic’s dependence on the sea is making the country increasingly exposed to changes documented in the...
SENPA Expands Environmental Surveillance Across Dominican Republic
The National Environmental Protection Service (SENPA) carried out 36,512 environmental surveillance operations during the first seven months of...
Regional Climate Differences in the Dominican Republic
Although the Dominican Republic occupies only part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, it has one of the...
Dominican Republic Opens Applications for 2026 National Environmental Award
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) is encouraging individuals, businesses, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, researchers and...
Effects of Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: A Complete Guide
The Dominican Republic is widely recognized as one of the Caribbean countries most exposed to climate-related risks. Although...
Protected Areas of the Dominican Republic: A Complete Guide
The Dominican Republic is internationally known for its beaches, but its natural heritage extends far beyond its coastline....
Dominican Republic Launches Pilot Project for Sustainable Refrigeration
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, through its National Ozone Program (PRONAOZ), is implementing a pilot project...