Regional development and environmental planning initiatives in Colombia and Dominican Republic

In Colombia, the CARDER environmental authority is focusing on territorial planning and institutional coordination to address environmental emergencies. Key priorities include permanent monitoring of the environmental state of Risaralda and investigating geological concerns, such as cracks reported in La Virginia along the Cauca River. There is an urgent call for rigorous data collection regarding the state of regional watersheds and water bodies to support prevention efforts.

In the Dominican Republic, the Regional Development Council (CRD) is working to implement strategies to balance rural and urban development. Following the National Development Strategy Law 1-12, the CRD aims to achieve the 2030 goals for social, economic, and institutional harmony. Officials note that while frameworks exist to integrate the nation into the global economy, current indicators show a lag in the speed of implementing these essential socioeconomic strategies.