The Dominican government has unveiled a comprehensive legislative package aimed at modernizing the nation’s economy and fostering sustainable development as part of the RD 2036 Meta Plan. The initiative, presented to the National Congress, includes 14 proposed laws designed to address key challenges and opportunities in the country. One of the standout proposals is the Law for the Protection of Tourist Areas from Sargassum, which seeks to establish a legal framework for the sustainable management of the invasive seaweed. Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza outlined the plan during a meeting with senators, emphasizing its focus on innovation and environmental stewardship. The proposed law would classify sargassum as special management waste, setting guidelines for its collection, treatment, and economic reuse. By encouraging private sector involvement in converting sargassum into valuable products, the initiative aims to mitigate the environmental and economic impacts of the recurring seaweed influx on Dominican beaches and coastal communities. This legislative effort underscores the government’s commitment to transforming ecological challenges into opportunities for green development and economic growth.
Government to introduce law turning sargassum into economic opportunity
