AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSolid Waste Reform: President Abinader enacted Law 36-26, reshaping the Dominican Republic’s solid waste system with a new tiered business contribution plan, recycling incentives, and tighter limits on single-use plastics, including a ban on expanded polystyrene imports. Disaster Readiness: Experts at an INTEC forum pushed stronger building safety and earthquake preparedness, stressing resilient design and stricter code compliance to cut seismic risk. Emergency Response Capacity: Santo Domingo Este’s fire department received a new 1,500-gallon firefighting unit to improve responses to emergencies, structural and forest fires, rescues, and natural-disaster support. Protected Areas & Local Conservation: El Nacional highlights Salto de Socoa in Monte Plata as a model for responsible private management inside a national biodiversity park, balancing tourism access with security and environmental conservation. Tourism & Sustainability Link: Asonahores announced its 2026 Trade Exhibition (Sept 2–4, BlueMall Punta Cana), positioning tourism as a cross-sector engine while noting sustainability steps like reduced paper use. Weather & Air Quality Watch: Saharan dust is expected to affect parts of the region, with forecasts pointing to changing concentrations and potential impacts on air quality.
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