In a significant step toward fulfilling its international climate obligations, the Dominican Republic has formally presented its inaugural Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) and Fourth National Communication (CN4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed the December 2025 submission, marking a pivotal achievement in the nation’s adherence to the Paris Agreement’s enhanced transparency framework outlined in Article 13.
This comprehensive document synthesizes critical environmental data, featuring a National Greenhouse Gas Inventory that tracks emissions and removals from 1998 to 2022. It provides an extensive overview of the nation’s advancements in implementing climate policies and measures consistent with its global commitments. Furthermore, the report conducts rigorous evaluations of climate vulnerabilities and risks, pinpointing high-priority sectors and regions while proposing strategic actions to diminish exposure and strengthen resilience across communities, ecosystems, and vital economic industries.
The development of this report was spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment’s Vice Ministry of Climate Change and Sustainability, employing a collaborative, multi-institutional approach enriched by contributions from both national and international climate experts. With crucial technical support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and financial backing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this submission underscores the country’s dedication to transparent, data-driven climate governance and global partnership. It also establishes a foundational instrument for future climate strategy formulation and securing essential climate financing.