Antalya, Turkey – The Dominican Republic will present its agenda at the 31st Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP31), focusing on transforming international climate commitments into financial support and actionable plans for vulnerable nations, particularly small island developing states. The delegation will be led by Environment and Natural Resources Minister Paíno Henríquez and Vice Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability Ana Emilia Pimentel.
The Dominican representatives will engage in negotiations, ministerial meetings, and regional coordination sessions, collaborating with international partners to promote shared interests. As part of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), the country aims to advocate for climate change-affected nations.
A key priority for the Dominican Republic is to establish a roadmap to meet the commitment of tripling climate adaptation financing by 2035. This plan will include a baseline, implementation trajectory, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure accountability.
Additionally, the country will seek improved access to financial, technical, and technological resources essential for the development and execution of national adaptation plans. The Dominican Republic also plans to push for the creation of a technical task force tasked with developing standards for measuring progress in climate adaptation, with results expected prior to COP32.
In its discussions at COP31, the delegation will also cover other significant topics, including climate finance, loss and damage, mitigation strategies, gender issues, capacity building, agriculture and food security, carbon markets, and technology transfer.
Furthermore, the Dominican Republic intends to encourage international cooperation in areas such as ecosystem-based adaptation, sustainable forest management, community resilience, and opportunities outlined in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Through its participation in COP31, the country aims to enhance the implementation of the Paris Agreement while calling for increased support for vulnerable nations and promoting sustainable development.
