Country Profiles

Country Profiles

Disclaimer

The designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or any area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

(*) A dispute exists between the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

Remark:

Please note that this country profile has been prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of information provided in the NBSAP and national reports, but has not been reviewed by the Party concerned.

Main References

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

Spanish version (PDF) (Summary)

Sixth National Report

Published on the CHM

Search other National Reports and NBSAPs submitted by this country

National Website

National CHM
http://www.ambiente.gob.do

NOTE: Visitors to the CBD website are advised to consult section VII of the sixth national report for updated information on the themes contained in the country profile below.

Biodiversity Facts

Status and trends of biodiversity, including benefits from biodiversity and ecosystem services

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

Located in the Caribbean Islands hotspot, the Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Together with Cuba, these 2 islands are the largest contributors to Caribbean biodiversity... More »

Main pressures on and drivers of change to biodiversity (direct and indirect)

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

The fifth national report received in October 2014 confirms that the main threats to biodiversity have not changed since the fourth national report was prepared in 2010... More »

Measures to Enhance Implementation of the Convention

Implementation of the NBSAP

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

The “Estrategia Nacional de Conservación y Uso Sostenible de la Biodiversidad y Plan de Acción (2011-2020)” constitutes the country’s first NBSAP... More »

Actions taken to achieve the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

The National Plan Action for Environmental Education has been implemented.

As a result of conservation and public awareness-raising activities, there are indications that the rare and critically endangered Hispaniolan Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi) is recovering although its status remains highly vulnerable... More »

Support mechanisms for national implementation (legislation, funding, capacity-building, coordination, mainstreaming, etc.)

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

The General Law on Environmental and Natural Resources was adopted in 2000 and is the primary instrument for promoting biodiversity mainstreaming in other sectors, including the conduct of environmental impact assessments... More »

Mechanisms for monitoring and reviewing implementation

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

A National Biodiversity Committee has been established by Presidential decree. In addition to measures previously outlined which aim to strengthen the National System for Protected Areas (SINAP), guidelines have been developed for establishing a National System for Biodiversity Monitoring... More »

National Contacts

Full details of national contacts »

Convention on Biological Diversity

S.E. Sr. Orlando Jorge Mera	CBD Primary NFP
Sr. Ramon Mejia	CBD Primary NFP
Sr. Federico Alberto Franco Taveras	CBD Secondary NFP
Sr. Gabriel Valdez	CBD Primary NFP, SBSTTA NFP
Sra. Marina Hernández	CBD Primary NFP, CHM NFP
Sr. Joel Espinal	GTI NFP
Ing. Eleuterio Martinez	Protected Areas NFP
Lic. Nelson García Marcano	GSPC NFP

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Sra. Marina Hernández	Cartagena Protocol Primary NFP, BCH NFP
Sr. Brigido Hierro	Cartagena Protocol emergency contact point