Project Overview
Enhancing Circular Economy in El Cedro, Miches – El Seibo Province, Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic
This project supports the coastal community of El Cedro to reduce marine litter and protect vital mangrove, beach, and protected marine ecosystems through a locally driven circular economy approach. By working with municipal authorities, businesses, and residents, the initiative turns waste into value while preventing pollution that increases flood risks and threatens livelihoods. The project combines participatory planning, targeted training, and community engagement to promote the 10R strategies, improve ecosystems, remove or prevent litter, and support sustainable circular economy businesses.
Key Objectives
- Reduce marine litter and prevent pollution
- Protect mangrove, beach, and marine ecosystems
- Promote circular economy and 10R strategies
- Support sustainable circular economy businesses
Ecosystem Focus
This project focuses on mangroves, beaches, coastal waters, and protected marine ecosystems threatened by waste leakage and flooding risks.
Communities Involved
This project is centered in the coastal community of El Cedro in Miches, El Seibo Province, Dominican Republic.
Implementing Organizations
Lead Organization:
Rural Economic Development Dominicana (Fundacion REDDOM)
Established in July 2010, Fundación REDDOM is a non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to promote sustainable development through competitive solutions and innovative management of resources and processes. In collaboration with public and private partners, REDDOM implements ecosystem-based adaptation activities in coastal communities, sustainable solid waste management, climate smart agriculture, water security, market-oriented rural development, and sustainable management of environmental resources, among others. Currently, Fundación REDDOM implements Ecosystem-based Adaptation projects in both Samaná and Hato Mayor provinces, Community Empowerment Activity focused on sustainable livelihoods in Northwestern Region, and other initiatives related to rural development within the Dominican Republic.
Consortium Partners
- Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo El Seibo-Miches – PROMICHES
- Nueva Vida a los Residuos – NUVI
- Cooperativa de Reciclaje Evaristo Ortiz – COOPRECICLA
Website
http://fundacionreddom.org
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