The Dominican Republic is making good on its promise to protect thirty percent of its territory by 2030. As part of the 30×30 global movement, the Dominican Republic seeks to play an important role in fighting the loss of biodiversity and to shield against climate change by permanently protecting nearly a third of its expansive oceanic territory.
The Dominican Republic announced this proposed expansion during the United Nations Ocean Conference held jointly by Portugal and Kenya in Lisbon. The Dominican Republic’s commitment to the ocean will stand as an example of leadership heard around the globe.  
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Founder of Mission Blue and a leading global figure in ocean conservation calls the move, “inspiring and hopeful.” She says, “the Dominican Republic is setting an outstanding example that I hope many others will follow.”…