Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Environment Paíno Henríquez led the launch of the 2025 Forest Fire Prevention Season Initiative in the mountain valley area of Constanza. The initiative aims to protect the country’s forests and natural resources through increased investment in firefighting equipment and heightened public awareness.
Vice President Peña emphasized the importance of collective action in safeguarding the Dominican Republic’s environment, calling on government agencies, the private sector, and citizens to participate in the effort. She also highlighted the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards environmental crimes and its commitment to incorporating environmental education into the national curriculum.
Minister Henríquez stressed the critical role of forests in maintaining ecological balance and supporting...
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