Participatory assessment of a community’s climate resilience and potential for the REDD+ program in the Dominican Republic (Doctoral dissertation, Université de Sherbrooke).

Abstract

To adapt to climate change, the Dominican Republic is writing its national strategy for the REDD+ program. An ongoing conservation project managed by the Fondo Agua Santo Domingo got fast and cost-effective results compatible with REDD+ activities. The Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales wants to know how it is managed and what potential it holds for REDD+. Concerns were also expressed as if the Fondo Agua Santo Domingo only has donor-based objectives or if it also aims to improve the involved community’s resilience. Since this community has the responsibility to maintain an ecosystem service, a climate resilience assessment would empower the participants to build resilience in their community and make external organizations aware of local considerations for sustainable development.