Category Archives: Environment
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First International Conference on Environmental and Sustainable Development
The conference served as a useful platform to concretize future projects and initiatives, and extract important conclusions in areas related to the environmental and sustainable development of the Caribbean.
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Green Airport in the Dominican Republic
Experts from Baylor University delivered the conference “Energy and Environment in the Dominican Republic”, an event that is part of a series of events planned with this educational institution to discuss issues related to energy, pollution and the environment in the Dominican Republic.
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Coral Reef Ecosystem is in Poor Condition but Can be Restored
Experts from Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE) and Counterpart International have evaluated different areas of Sosúa, Samaná, Bayahíbe and Punta Cana in order to begin with the implementation of the “Coral Gardens” project.
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Tourism is Critical to the Advancement of Developing Countries
Donald E. Hawkins, Professor of Tourism Policy for the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management at George Washington University, advocated the use of tourism as an integral part of a national development strategy aimed at eradicating economic inequity.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign Agreement with Counterpart International
Ms. Natasha Despotovic, Executive Director of GFDD, signed a memorandum of understanding with Mr. Lelei Lelaulu, President of Counterpart International. The memorandum confirms GFDD/FUNGLODE and Counterpart International’s commitment to develop projects concerning environmental protection, tourism, and community development.
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Dr. Austin Bowden-Kirby Introduces New Coral Reef Recuperation Program
Dr. Austin Bowden-Kirby, marine scientist and world specialist in coral reefs, presented his experience gathered in several regions of the globe in his address, “Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Importance to the Environment and the Sustainable Development of Countries” at FUNGLODE’s Conference Hall in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Attend World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development
Representatives of numerous governments, NGOs, academia and the private sector gathered in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil to exchange experiences and discuss their proposals on how to ensure that growth in the tourism industry contributes to the creation of conditions for peace and sustainable development across the globe.
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GFDD and FUNGLOD Hold Two-Day Seminar on Energy and the Environment
Local and international experts gathered at FUNGLODE/GFDD’s headquarters to discuss “Energy Policies and the Environment: International Experiences and Recommendations for the Dominican Republic.”
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Create the International Center for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies
Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, represented by General Director, Frederic Emam-Zade and Executive Director, Natasha Despotovich respectively, entered into a collaborative agreement with Universidad del Turabo, of Puerto Rico, and Université Quisqueya, of Haiti…
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Events Taking Place During Climate Change Week At FUNGLODE
The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will be organizing a week-long series of events concerning climate change. Events will take place May 21-24, 2007 at FUNGLODE’s auditorium.
