AGP Executive Report

Farm Investment: The Dominican Republic and Japan launched a RD$4.2 billion program to modernize agricultural production and food supply chains. It will support more than 30 crops, with rice storage, processing and reduced post-harvest losses among its priorities. Mining Accountability: Community leader Leoncia Ramos and Caribbean allies are urging Canada to address reported water, air and health impacts near Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine. Residents fear a planned expansion and new tailings facility could worsen the harm. Flood and Health Risks: Heavy rain brought flooding across Greater Santo Domingo and other provinces. Indomet warned of flash floods and landslides, while Inapa activated its emergency protocol and health officials cautioned about leptospirosis and waterborne illness. Schools in affected areas resumed classes after safety checks. Regional Seas: The Dominican Republic joined Belize and other countries in talks on stronger cooperation to manage fisheries and aquaculture sustainably.

Mining and Communities: Residents near Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine say pollution has harmed water, air and health. Community leader Leoncia Ramos is calling for safe relocation for 450 families and warning that a proposed expansion and new waste-storage facility could deepen the impacts. Flooding and Public Health: Heavy rains flooded Greater Santo Domingo and other provinces, prompting weather alerts, emergency measures at water and sanitation systems, and warnings about leptospirosis and diarrheal disease. Education officials ordered safety checks before classes resumed, while a lawmaker called for a lasting flood-control plan. Regional Climate Readiness: The Dominican Republic joined regional talks on preparing for possible El Niño impacts, including drought, water shortages and agricultural losses. Marine Conservation: Dominican officials also took part in Belize-hosted discussions on regional cooperation for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

Mining Accountability: Dominican community leader Leoncia Ramos is in Ottawa urging Canada to address reported water contamination, air pollution and health impacts near Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine. Residents fear a planned expansion and new waste-storage facility could worsen harms; their group is seeking safe relocation for 450 families. Floods and Public Health: After days of heavy rain flooded Greater Santo Domingo and other areas, authorities warned of leptospirosis and diarrheal disease risks where water and sanitation systems are disrupted. INAPA activated its emergency protocol, while weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides. Schools have begun reopening after inspections, though residents and lawmakers are renewing calls for lasting flood-control measures.

Rain Recovery: Schools are set to reopen Thursday after the Emergency Operations Center lifted yellow alerts, but officials require inspections first. Days of heavy rain flooded Greater Santo Domingo and other provinces, while forecasters expect conditions to ease from Thursday. Health and Water Risks: Public Health has warned of leptospirosis and diarrheal diseases as flooding and disrupted drinking-water supplies raise contamination risks. INAPA has activated its emergency committee and temporarily suspended some systems because of high turbidity. Flood Prevention: After flooding in Santo Domingo Este, lawmaker Juliana O’Neal called for a lasting drainage plan, storm-drain maintenance and better garbage collection to protect homes, schools and transport. Climate Preparedness: The Dominican Republic is part of regional planning talks on possible 2026–27 El Niño impacts, including drought, water shortages and agricultural losses.

Flood Emergency: Torrential rain has flooded Greater Santo Domingo and other provinces, swollen rivers and displaced hundreds of families. Indomet warns of flash floods, rising waterways and landslides, while schools in vulnerable yellow-alert areas remain closed. Conditions are expected to ease from Thursday as the trough moves away. Health and Water Risks: Health officials warn flooding and disrupted drinking-water supplies could raise leptospirosis and diarrheal disease risks. Inapa has activated its emergency protocol and temporarily halted some systems affected by high water turbidity. Flood Prevention: After flooding in Santo Domingo Este, Congresswoman Juliana O’Neal called for a lasting drainage plan, including storm-drain cleaning and maintenance. Seismic Watch: A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck near Boca de Yuma amid a wider cluster of Caribbean quakes; no tsunami threat was reported.

Flooding and Alerts: Torrential rain has flooded Greater Santo Domingo and other provinces, swollen rivers and displaced hundreds of families. The COE has kept 12 areas under yellow alert, and classes were suspended in vulnerable locations; conditions are forecast to ease from Thursday. Mining and Water: Dominican community representatives are raising concerns at a regional human-rights hearing over alleged water contamination and other harms linked to Canadian mining. The dispute includes Pueblo Viejo and the proposed Neita project near the Haitian border, where residents fear risks to shared water sources. Clean Energy: New rules taking effect in 2027 are expected to set battery requirements and support energy storage, while the Energy Ministry considers tenders for storage and new power generation. Climate-Ready Farming: Dominican and Chilean officials discussed irrigation technology and technical cooperation, including opportunities to modernize water management for agriculture.

Severe Weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds have kept 12 areas under yellow alert, with authorities urging residents to avoid swollen rivers and waterways. Schools in vulnerable areas have also suspended classes. Mining Accountability: Dominican and Haitian community representatives are challenging Canada over alleged water contamination, health harms and threats to livelihoods linked to Canadian mining on Hispaniola, including at Pueblo Viejo and the proposed Neita project. Energy Transition: The Dominican Republic plans new battery-storage rules in 2027; current requirements already call for batteries alongside new wind and solar projects. Regional energy ministers also backed storage and electrification, while environmental groups warned the commitments lack a clear plan to reduce fossil-fuel dependence. Tourism and Conservation: Riu Hotels says it has invested more than $1.2 million in Dominican community and environmental projects over five years, including marine conservation.

Tourism and Conservation: Riu Hotels marked 35 years in the Dominican Republic by launching its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy. The company says it invested more than US$1.2 million in community and environmental projects over the past five years, including marine conservation. Mining and Water: Dominican and Haitian community representatives are taking concerns about Canadian mining to an Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hearing today. They cite alleged harm to water, health and livelihoods near Pueblo Viejo and fears over a proposed mine near the Haitian border. Food and Agriculture: Chilean irrigation experts met Dominican agencies and visited San Juan to explore technology and cooperation that could help modernize farming. Tourism officials also told the FAO that the sector buys more than RD$98 billion in Dominican agricultural products annually, supporting local supply chains and food security. Rain and Flood Risk: Recent forecasts warned of heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusts, while the COE placed nine provinces and the National District on yellow alert and 16 provinces on green alert. Energy Policy: Regional ministers meeting in Santo Domingo backed electrification and energy storage, but environmental groups said the plans lacked a clear climate strategy and path away from fossil fuels.

Food Security: The Dominican Republic told FAO that tourism buys more than RD$98 billion in local farm products each year, helping strengthen agricultural supply chains as the country marks its removal from the Hunger Map. Water and Farming: A Chilean irrigation delegation explored technology and investment partnerships with Dominican agencies, including visits to see modern irrigation systems in San Juan province. Plastic and Oceans: A new Sri Lankan debit card made with recycled ocean-bound plastic uses material sourced partly from the Dominican Republic, putting the country’s plastic waste in a wider marine-conservation effort. Mining Impacts: Dominican and Haitian community representatives are raising concerns in Canada about water, health and livelihood harms linked to mining on Hispaniola, as Barrick pursues a Pueblo Viejo expansion and Unigold seeks permits near the border. Clean Energy: Edesur’s planned November 1 grid-use fee for some solar users has prompted calls for clear pricing and protections for existing contracts. Weather Risks: Recent forecasts warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding, while a new El Niño outlook flags heightened drought risks for Central America and the Caribbean.

Mining and Water: Dominican and Haitian community representatives are taking concerns about pollution, health and livelihoods near Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine and proposed Unigold project to an international hearing on Oct. 27. Environmental Solutions: A Dominican project was among ten regional winners of Premios Verdes, recognized for work addressing environmental and social challenges. Energy Transition: Regional ministers meeting in Santo Domingo backed electrification and energy storage, but environmental groups said the plans lack a clear climate agenda and path away from fossil fuels. Edesur’s new grid fee for some solar users is due to take effect Nov. 1, prompting calls for clear rules and protection for existing contracts. Weather and Water: The COE extended yellow alerts to nine provinces and the National District amid heavy-rain and flooding risks. Indrhi also highlighted its Water Pact as key to national water security.

Severe Weather: Indomet forecasts Sunday downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds across parts of the Dominican Republic, with heat lingering; authorities have urged residents to avoid flooded rivers and streams. Green Solutions: A Dominican project was among ten winners of the 2026 Premios Verdes, which recognized initiatives tackling environmental and social challenges across Latin America. Crop Protection: A new University of Florida-led research lab will work with the Dominican Republic and six other countries to detect crop pests and diseases early and improve food security. Climate Resilience: The UN World Food Programme has secured cyclone insurance covering the Dominican Republic and Haiti, allowing faster emergency funding after major storms. Energy and Accountability: Regional energy ministers meeting in Santo Domingo agreed to advance electrification and storage, but environmental groups called for stronger climate commitments. Separately, a proposed fee for some solar-panel users starting November 1 has raised questions about costs and protections for clean-energy investors. Mining Impacts: Dominican community representatives are scheduled to testify at an October 27 Inter-American Commission hearing on alleged pollution and harm linked to Canadian mining companies.

Energy Transition: Ministers from 27 Latin American and Caribbean countries meeting in Santo Domingo agreed to advance electrification, energy storage and clean-tech recycling. Environmental groups said the declaration lacks a clear plan to cut fossil-fuel dependence and stronger community participation. Flood Risk: Heavy rain and thunderstorms have triggered COE alerts across the country, with warnings of flooding and rising rivers. Residents are urged to avoid waterways and follow official updates. Disaster Readiness: WFP has bought $11.6 million in cyclone coverage for Haiti and the Dominican Republic, enabling faster aid after major storms. Solar Power: Edesur’s planned grid-use fee for some solar customers from November 1 has prompted calls for clear pricing and protection of existing agreements. Mining Accountability: Dominican community representatives are set to testify at an Inter-American Commission hearing on mining-related pollution, threats to environmental defenders and harm to livelihoods. Heritage and Resilience: Santo Domingo’s Colonial City has tested a climate-action toolkit for World Heritage sites.

Flood Risk: Indomet forecast rainfall totals above 200 millimeters through Saturday, with the COE placing provinces and the National District under alerts. Officials warned of urban flooding and rising rivers, streams and ravines. Tourism & Environment: Adompretur’s new Santo Domingo Declaration calls for tourism journalism that examines environmental impacts, protects heritage and takes community concerns seriously. Mining Accountability: Dominican representatives are among witnesses due to testify at an October 27 regional hearing on alleged harm linked to Canadian mining, including water contamination and threats to environmental defenders. Solar Power: Edesur plans to charge some solar-panel users a grid fee starting November 1; critics say regulators must explain the cost and protect existing agreements to avoid discouraging clean-energy investment. Resilience: WFP has secured up to US$11.6 million in storm insurance for the Dominican Republic and Haiti, enabling faster aid after major storms.

Severe Weather: The COE has raised yellow alerts for nine provinces and the National District, with 16 provinces on green alert as a trough brings heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail. Authorities warn residents to stay out of swollen rivers and streams. Mining and Environment: Dominican witnesses are among six from the region set to testify at an Inter-American human rights hearing on alleged harms linked to Canadian mining, including water contamination and threats to environmental defenders. Solar Power: A grid-use fee for some solar customers takes effect November 1. Clear rules and protection for existing agreements will be important to keep confidence in clean-energy investment. Disaster Readiness: The WFP has secured cyclone insurance covering Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with a combined limit of US$11.6 million to help deliver aid quickly after major storms. Food Security: The FAO director-general is visiting to review progress on food security and support more resilient, sustainable farming and food systems.

Severe Weather: The COE has extended yellow alerts to nine provinces and the National District, with 16 provinces on green alert as a trough brings heavy downpours, thunderstorms, possible hail and strong winds. Residents are urged to stay away from swollen rivers and beaches under alert. Mining and Environment: Dominican witnesses are set to tell the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about alleged environmental harm linked to Canadian mining companies, including water contamination and threats to environmental defenders. Solar Power: Edesur plans to charge some solar users for grid access starting November 1. The fee has raised concerns about transparency, existing contracts and whether the policy could discourage clean-energy investment. Disaster Readiness: WFP has secured cyclone insurance covering the Dominican Republic and Haiti, with a combined limit of US$11.6 million to help deliver rapid assistance after major storms. Urban Resilience: A climate action toolkit for World Heritage sites has been tested in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City.

Disaster Readiness: The UN World Food Programme has secured US$11.6 million in cyclone insurance for Haiti and the Dominican Republic, enabling faster aid after major storms. Heavy Rain: Forecasters warned of rainfall totals topping 200 millimeters through Saturday, with the COE placing provinces under alerts for flooding and rising rivers. Food Security: FAO Director-General QU Dongyu is visiting the Dominican Republic through October 27 to review food security, rural development and plans for more resilient food systems. Climate Heritage: Santo Domingo’s Colonial City is testing a UNESCO climate-action toolkit to help heritage managers assess risks and plan for climate impacts. Clean Energy: The government plans to introduce a grid-usage fee for distributed solar power, a change to watch as the country expands renewable energy.