Espaillat Province holds environmental congress on climate and water security

The Strategic Development Plan Council of Espaillat Province (PEDEPE) held the ‘Espaillat Resiliente’ Environmental Congress in Moca to address the impacts of climate change and water management on the region. The event brought together specialists, government authorities, producers, and business leaders to discuss how environmental shifts affect local agriculture and territorial security.

Max Puig, Executive Vice President of the National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market, emphasized the necessity of integrating climate adaptation into territorial planning and agricultural activities, noting the province's heavy reliance on farming. Additionally, experts addressed water security through a presentation on the Yaque del Norte River, focusing on the challenges of resource availability and territorial resilience.