ARTICLE · 07 APRIL 2025

Environmental Law 2024

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Environmental protection in the Dominican Republic is governed by a robust legal framework composed of several key laws that ensure the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

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1. Regulatory Framework and Law

1.1 Environmental Protection Policies, Principles and Laws

Environmental Protection: Key Laws

Environmental protection in the Dominican Republic is governed by a robust legal framework composed of several key laws that ensure the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The General Law on Environment and Natural Resources (Law No 64-00) provides the foundation for environmental management, focusing on the protection of biodiversity and promoting sustainable development. Similarly, Law No 202-04 on Protected Areas emphasises the creation and preservation of protected areas, such as national parks, to conserve sensitive ecosystems, while Decree No 571-09 regulates permissible activities within these zones to prevent degradation.

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