2019 — 2022
Integrated Marine Ecosystem Management in Northern Hispaniola
CHALLENGE Northern Hispaniola is one of the top regions in the world impacted by climate change. To combat this challenge, more must be done to …
Science Matters for Sustainable Conservation
The thick and muddy roots of mangrove trees tie the Caribbean Sea to the coastline of the Dominican Republic. Serving as natural bridges between ocean, …
Climate Justice Begins with All of Us
For more than 50 years Counterpart International has worked around the world helping the most vulnerable build better lives and more durable futures. Among the …
Dominican Republic Isn’t Coasting Through Climate Plans
On April 18, 2016, the Vice President of the Dominican National Council on Climate Change, Omar Ramírez Tejada, met with Counterpart International President and CEO, …
Counterpart Helps Present Climate Resiliency Plan at COP21
Tonight, leaders from more than 190 countries will be heading home from COP21, a United Nations convention on climate change. For two weeks, global leaders …
Dominican Republic Coastal Community Resiliency Program/
We help youth and organizations develop community-led strategies that protect their local ecosystems.
Fisheries and Marine Conservation in the Dominican Republic
High unemployment and underemployment are serious challenges in the Dominican Republic.
Jumping In
What do Frank Rainieri, Rita Sellares, Carla Meyrink, Jake Kheel, Denny Taylor and Counterpart International have in common?
Counterpart Partners with the Dominican Republic Presidential Climate Council
This Earth Day–and every day–Counterpart International celebrates its local partners around the world who are working to tackle some of the planet’s leading environmental challenges.
VIDEO: Protecting Coastal Environments in the Caribbean
One the island of Hispaniola, both Haiti and the Dominican Republic are trying to balance human development with sustainable coastal ecosystems.