Dominican Republic

pacto

Date: August 2023

Signed: H.E. Luis Abinader, President

In the Dominican Republic, where hurricanes, storms and floods can be frequent, a lack of access to water and sanitation is compounded by the vulnerabilities resulting from climate change. With only 45% of households having access to clean water, the government recognized the need for whole-of-government approaches to further advance access and build resilience from climate-change-related shocks. Prioritizing water in the national budget was a key feature of their compact.

HIGHLIGHTS

Creates climate resilience and adaptation fund

Prioritizes water in national budget with a 60% increase in the first year, which has been maintained since 2021

Revises and approves the Water Law and the Drinking Water and Sanitation Law through the National Congress

Creates national programme for risk management and mapping

In the first year of the compact, water was prioritized in the national budget with a 60% increase and it has been maintained ever since.