AGP Executive Report

Severe Weather: Five provinces—Santiago Rodríguez, Santiago, Dajabón, Puerto Plata and Valverde—are under green alert as a trough brings the risk of heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Residents are urged to stay away from swollen rivers and streams. Rooftop Solar: From Nov. 1, Edesur will charge some older net-metering customers a fee on electricity they send to the grid. The charge is 25% of the energy tariff applied only to exported power, not a 25% increase in the entire bill. Water Security: Indrhi says the Dominican Water Pact aims to strengthen water management, but key challenges remain, including protecting river basins, increasing forest cover and adapting to climate change. Sargassum: The Dominican Republic has launched a regional effort to turn sargassum into renewable energy, seeking to move beyond shoreline cleanup while reducing pressure on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Protected Areas: Scientists and the UASD are demanding the immediate removal of power barges operating in a protected area in Azua.

Solar Policy: Edesur will charge some rooftop-solar customers a fee from Nov. 1 on electricity they send to the grid. The charge is based on 25% of the energy tariff, not 25% of the full bill. Water Security: Indrhi says the Dominican Water Pact will guide long-term water management, with priorities including protecting river basins, expanding forest cover and adapting to climate change. Coastal Resilience: The Dominican Republic is promoting regional plans to turn sargassum into renewable energy, aiming to reduce harm to beaches and marine ecosystems. Protected Areas: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are demanding the immediate removal of power barges operating in a protected area in Azua. Weather: Authorities placed provinces under green alert as heavy rain threatened parts of the country. Food Waste: A UN report cited the Dominican Republic among countries with high food waste, exceeding 210 kilograms per person annually.

Water Security: Indrhi says the Dominican Water Pact will guide long-term water governance, but flags forest cover, river-basin management, irrigation and climate adaptation as continuing challenges. Sargassum Response: The country is pushing Caribbean cooperation to turn recurring sargassum blooms into useful products, including possible renewable energy, while protecting coastal ecosystems and communities. Weather: Forecasters expect afternoon showers and thunderstorms in parts of the country, with hot temperatures reaching 31–35°C. Mining Oversight: The IDB approved $16.1 million for studies of rare-earth development in the Ávila reserve, including environmental and social assessments before a prefeasibility plan. Protected Areas: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are calling for power barges to be removed from a protected area in Azua.

Sargassum Solutions: The Dominican Republic is leading a regional push to turn recurring sargassum surges into a renewable-energy resource. A Santo Domingo declaration calls for coordinated research and environmentally responsible ways to collect and use the algae. Weather: Indomet forecasts afternoon downpours, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds in the southwest, Central Cordillera and southeast, with nighttime rain in Valverde, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón and Monte Cristi. Highs could reach 35°C. Azua Protection: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are demanding the immediate removal of power barges operating in a protected area in Azua. Clean Energy: The Dominican Republic has signed an agreement with IRENA to accelerate the country’s clean-energy transition.

Rain and Heat: Indomet forecasts afternoon downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds across parts of the southwest, Central Cordillera and southeast, with overnight rain in Valverde, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón and Monte Cristi. Highs could reach 35°C; forecasters also say a low-pressure system off the U.S. East Coast may develop over the coming week. Protected Areas: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are demanding the immediate removal of power barges operating in a protected area in Azua. Sargassum: The Dominican Republic presented a regional declaration urging Caribbean cooperation on responsible ways to collect, process and reuse sargassum. Clean Energy: The country signed an agreement with IRENA to accelerate its energy transition. Climate-Smart Farming: The Dominican Republic and Venezuela agreed to promote agricultural practices that can withstand climate change.

Food Security: FAO recognized President Luis Abinader for helping take the Dominican Republic off its Hunger Map, citing efforts to improve food access and support local agriculture. Sargassum Response: The country presented a regional declaration calling for research and cooperation to manage and find sustainable uses for sargassum, which threatens coastal ecosystems and communities. Clean Energy: The Dominican Republic signed an agreement with IRENA to accelerate its energy transition. Environmental Protection: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are urging the urgent, carefully planned removal of power barges from the buffer zone of Azua’s Puerto Viejo Wildlife Refuge, citing repeated marine-life die-offs, a past fuel spill and pollution complaints. Weather and Health: Authorities placed provinces under green alert ahead of heavy rain and urged residents to keep water containers covered and remove standing water to limit dengue risk.

Sargassum Action: The Dominican Republic unveiled a regional declaration to improve monitoring, collection and sustainable use of sargassum, including possible energy and agricultural applications. Protected Areas: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are demanding the planned removal of power barges from the buffer zone of Azua’s Puerto Viejo Wildlife Refuge, citing repeated marine die-offs, a fuel spill and pollution complaints. Heavy Rain: The COE placed provinces under green alert as rain and storms threatened parts of the country; officials also urged residents to keep dengue prevention measures in place. Clean Energy: The country signed an agreement with IRENA to accelerate renewable energy. Climate-Resilient Farming: The Dominican Republic and Venezuela agreed to promote sustainable agricultural practices that can better withstand climate change.

Heavy Rain: The Emergency Operations Center placed five Dominican provinces under green alert ahead of heavy rain, underscoring the need for residents to monitor local warnings. Protected Waters: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are urging the urgent removal of floating power barges from the buffer zone of Azua’s Puerto Viejo Wildlife Refuge. Their report links the operations to marine-life die-offs, a fuel spill and pollution complaints from nearby residents. Sargassum Response: The Dominican Republic presented a regional declaration calling for research and coordinated, environmentally responsible ways to manage and reuse sargassum. Dengue Prevention: Health officials urged households to clear standing water and cover storage containers, warning that weather conditions could raise mosquito risks despite confirmed cases remaining below expected levels. Clean Energy: The country signed an agreement with IRENA to accelerate renewable energy, while the Dominican Republic and Venezuela also agreed to promote climate-resilient agriculture.

Dengue Prevention: Health officials urged households to clear standing water and cover stored water as rain and warm conditions can encourage mosquito breeding. The country had recorded 396 confirmed cases by epidemiological week 39, with DENV-2 circulating. Sargassum Response: The Dominican Republic presented a regional declaration calling for coordinated, science-based ways to collect and use sargassum, including potential agricultural and energy applications. Protected Waters at Risk: The Academy of Sciences and UASD called for power barges to be removed from the buffer zone of Azua’s Puerto Viejo Wildlife Refuge. Their report links operations to marine-life die-offs and cites a fuel spill and complaints about smoke and heat pollution. Heavy Rain: The COE placed five provinces under green alert as heavy rain was forecast. Clean Energy: The government signed an agreement with IRENA to accelerate the Dominican Republic’s clean-energy transition.

Sargassum Action: The Dominican Republic presented a regional declaration calling for research, investment and coordinated efforts to manage sargassum sustainably, including exploring agricultural and energy uses. Protected Waters: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are urging the planned removal of floating power barges from the buffer zone of Azua’s Puerto Viejo Wildlife Refuge, citing marine die-offs, a past fuel spill and pollution complaints from nearby residents. Heavy Rain: The COE placed five provinces under green alert as forecasts warned of downpours, thunderstorms and strong winds; residents were told to avoid flooded waterways. Clean Energy: The country signed an agreement with IRENA to accelerate renewable energy development.

Azua’s Protected Coast: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are demanding the planned removal of power barges from the buffer zone of Puerto Viejo Wildlife Refuge, citing fish and marine-life die-offs, a fuel spill, and ongoing smoke and odor complaints. Heavy Rain Alerts: The COE placed eight provinces, including Santo Domingo and the National District, under green alert for showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, urging residents to stay out of swollen waterways. Clean Energy: The Dominican Republic and IRENA have launched a regional partnership to speed renewable-energy development, with work focused on investment, stronger grids, storage, and energy security. Climate-Resilient Farming: The DR and Venezuela agreed to promote sustainable agricultural practices that can better withstand climate change.

Azua Pollution: The Academy of Sciences and UASD are demanding the planned removal of power barges from the buffer zone of Puerto Viejo Wildlife Refuge. Their report links operations to marine die-offs, a fuel spill, smoke and thermal pollution. Heavy Rain: Authorities placed La Vega, Santiago, Puerto Plata, Monte Plata and Valverde under green alert for downpours, thunderstorms and strong winds, warning residents to stay out of swollen waterways. Clean Energy: The Dominican Republic signed a partnership with IRENA to speed renewable-energy development, support the goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030 and strengthen grids and energy storage. Climate-Resilient Farming: The Dominican Republic and Venezuela agreed to promote sustainable agricultural practices that protect the environment and are resilient to climate change.

Heavy Rain: The Emergency Operations Center placed La Vega, Santiago, Puerto Plata, Monte Plata and Valverde under green alert as forecasters warned of heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong gusts. Residents were urged to stay out of swollen rivers and streams. Clean Energy: The Dominican Republic signed an agreement with IRENA to speed renewable-energy development, support investment and strengthen grids and energy storage. Separately, the government plans to tender more than 2,500 megawatts of energy and battery-storage projects toward 2028. Climate-Resilient Farming: Dominican and Venezuelan leaders agreed to promote agricultural practices that protect the environment and withstand climate change. Pedernales Mining: State company Emidom is still assessing the technology and costs of extracting rare earths in Pedernales.

Clean Energy: The Dominican Republic signed an agreement with IRENA to speed renewable-energy development, with support for investment, grid upgrades and energy storage. Rain Watch: Eight provinces, including Santo Domingo and the National District, are under green alert for possible heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds; the COE warns residents not to cross swollen waterways. Climate-Resilient Farming: The Dominican and Venezuelan presidents agreed to promote sustainable agricultural practices that protect the environment and withstand climate change. Environmental Enforcement: An Interpol crackdown spanning the Dominican Republic and eight other countries led to 233 arrests in environmental-crime investigations.

Clean Energy: The Dominican Republic signed an agreement with IRENA to speed renewable-energy development, strengthen investment and grid infrastructure, and support the global goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030. Heavy Rain: The COE placed eight provinces and the National District under green alert as showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected; residents should avoid swollen rivers and streams. Sustainable Agriculture: The Dominican and Venezuelan presidents agreed to promote farming practices that protect the environment and are resilient to climate change. Tourism and Conservation: Grupo Puntacana sustainability vice president Jake Kheel will receive a CMEx award for work spanning marine conservation, biodiversity, waste management and sustainable agriculture. Environmental Crime: A regional Interpol operation that included the Dominican Republic led to 233 arrests and uncovered more than 330 suspected environmental crimes, including illegal forest clearing.

Sustainability Leadership: Grupo Puntacana’s Jake Kheel will receive a Caribbean Media Exchange honor for more than two decades of environmental work, including marine conservation, waste management and biodiversity programs in the Dominican Republic. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Presidents Luis Abinader and Delcy Rodríguez agreed to promote sustainable farming that protects the environment and can withstand climate change. Weather: Indomet forecast heavy showers, thunderstorms and possible flooding in several provinces, with an alert covering Greater Santo Domingo and San Cristóbal. Clean Energy: A new IRENA partnership launched in Santo Domingo aims to help Latin American and Caribbean countries turn renewable-energy plans into projects and investment. Environmental Crime: An Interpol operation that included the Dominican Republic reported 233 arrests across nine countries and about 60,000 hectares of illegally cleared forest. Pedernales Mining: Emidom says studies are still needed to determine how to process the area’s reported rare-earth deposits and whether extraction is technically and economically viable.