Dominican Republic Launches $90M Project to Restore Yaque del Norte Basin

The Dominican government is advancing a $90 million initiative, Cuencas Hidrográficas y Comunidades Resilientes al Clima (CReW-RD), to restore the Yaque del Norte river basin, the country's most critical watershed. This is the first project financed exclusively for the Dominican Republic by the Green Climate Fund Source: diariolibree.

The CReW-RD Project

• The project aims to restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and promote nature-based solutions in several basins, with Yaque del Norte as a primary focus Source: diariolibree.
• The Ministry of Environment, led by Minister Paíno Henríquez, coordinates interventions alongside state entities, local governments, producers, and international organizations Source: eldiado.

Ongoing Actions

• Current efforts include the National Plan of Priority Basins, the National Reforestation Plan, and the Water Resources Integrated Management Plan (PARGIRH) developed with INDRHI Source: eldiado.
• Actions focus on recovering recharge zones, reforesting riparian areas, reducing erosion, and improving water infiltration Source: eldiado, diariolibree.
• The Ministry also conducts technical evaluations of projects affecting water bodies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations Source: eldiado.

While both sources agree on the project's scope, Diario Libre emphasizes its pioneering funding from the Green Climate Fund, whereas El Día provides more detail on the broader strategy and ongoing plans.