DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is participating in the 2025 New York Climate Week in New York City, with a high-level delegation led by Max Puig, the executive vice president of the National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market (CNCCMC). The annual event, which brings together top leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society, runs parallel to the United Nations General Assembly.

Puig, along with CNCCMC technical director and COP vice president Sara González, arrived in New York to represent the nation. The Presidency highlighted that their participation underscores the Dominican Republic’s commitment to tackling climate change.

Puig emphasized the country’s dedication to key climate initiatives, including strengthening adaptation strategies, ensuring a just energy transition, and implementing national carbon markets. He noted that the delegation’s attendance is...