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Dominican Republic Country Climate and Development Report presents an integrated assessment of climate conditions, development challenges, and pathways for resilient, low-carbon growth. The report structures its analysis around climate and development challenges, risks and opportunities from climate change and natural hazards, and options for a low-carbon growth path. It also reviews country climate commitments, policies, institutions, and capacities, followed by selected development and climate priorities, including adaptation, resilience, infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and social protection.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages72

Reading Time3 h 1 min

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Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

1. Climate and Development

1.1. Climate and development challenges

1.2. Risks and development opportunities from climate change and natural hazards

1.3. Risks and opportunities for a low‑carbon growth path

2. Country Climate Commitments, Policies, Institutions and Capacities

2.1. 2030 sectoral commitments with a long‑term vision

2.2. A climate law to address institutional overlaps and challenges with coordination

2.3. More comprehensive data to improve government and private decision making

2.4. Subnational governments for climate action

2.5. Better use of public finances to address climate change

3. Selected Development and Climate Priorities

3.1. Investments in adaptation and resilience to reduce economic impact of climate change

3.1.1. The climate vulnerability of integrated water and agricultural systems

3.1.2. Adaptation strategies focused on labor supply and health to reduce the impact of climate change on human capital

3.1.3. Fostering disaster resilience through infrastructure investment

3.1.4. Nature‑based solutions to complement adaptation strategies in select sectors

3.1.5. Strengthening adaptive social protection to mitigate impacts on households

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报告如何界定多米尼加共和国的气候与发展挑战？

报告在“Climate and Development”章节下讨论气候与发展挑战，并将其与气候变化和自然灾害带来的风险与发展机会相联系。

气候变化与自然灾害相关的主要风险和机会包括哪些内容？

报告从风险与发展机会的角度分析气候变化与自然灾害，进一步探讨迈向低碳增长路径所需的风险与机会。

报告提出了哪些适应与韧性优先投资方向？

报告重点覆盖适应与韧性投资，包括水与农业系统的气候脆弱性、以劳动力供给和健康为导向的适应策略、基础设施投资带来的灾害韧性，以及自然基解决方案与自适应社会保障。

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