The province of Monseñor Nouel, anchored in the Dominican Republic’s Bonao municipality, is set to welcome a landmark dual environmental and sustainable development event spanning 11 consecutive days from November 5 through November 15. Curated and led by the Science and Art Foundation, the gathering combines the long-running 31st edition of the Ecotourism and Production Fair with a debut standalone Water Fair, uniting cross-sector stakeholders from across the Dominican Republic and international partners to showcase cutting-edge cultural, scientific, productive and conservation-focused initiatives. The official opening on Thursday, November 5 will kick off with a vibrant community parade that departs from the Bonao Municipal Council, winding through local neighborhoods before concluding at the purpose-built fairgrounds in the La Salvia–Los Quemados district, where a formal inauguration ceremony will mark the start of programming. The Russian Federation has been named the event’s official guest of honor, with El Salvador, China and Haiti joining as distinguished special guest nations. Over the 11-day run, attendees will have access to a full slate of targeted programming: expert-led conferences, hands-on thematic exhibitions, skills-building educational workshops, live cultural and artistic performances, and structured policy roundtables centered on advancing environmental stewardship, responsible ecotourism growth, and equitable long-term sustainable development. The inaugural Water Fair, developed in a collaborative partnership with the Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA), will serve as a dedicated platform to highlight actionable, community-centered projects that protect critical water resources and strengthen climate-resilient agricultural systems across the region. The event has garnered broad cross-sector buy-in, with confirmed participation from local municipal governments, national higher education and K-12 institutions, federal public agencies, national and regional tourism boards, grassroots community collectives, private sector businesses, and agricultural worker cooperatives. A coordinated public safety network including the National Police, local Fire Department, Dominican traffic safety agency DIGESETT, tourism security task force POLITUR, and the Dominican Red Cross will be on-site throughout the full duration of the fair to ensure attendee safety and rapid response to any emergency situations. For ongoing updates and additional coverage of Dominican Republic tourism developments, readers can access DominicanScope’s dedicated tourism news vertical.