Multistakeholder Platform for the Rescue of Ozama River

About this project

Multistakeholder Platform to tackle the pressing issue of plastic and waste pollution in the Ozama River, Dominican Republic. The project is not just about waste removal; it aims to foster a culture of sustainable production and consumption. By promoting circular economy solutions, Ozama Rescue reintegrates plastic waste into the production chain, reducing environmental impact. Community engagement is a cornerstone of the initiative, with inclusive dialogues and training programs for local communities, particularly women leaders, on waste management and circularity. The project works specifically with women and youth led organizations and businesses to reduce marine littering in the Ozama river, most of which ends up in the Caribbean Sea. Marine pollution is linked to biodiversity loss by threatening Caribbean marine species.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water

Published by

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Government

Countries

Dominican Republic

Sectors

Waste management/disposal

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributes

Funded by

Norwegian Government

Implemented by

UNDP - UN Development Programme

Passes funds through

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassies

Published by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Feb 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NO-BRC-971277882-DOM-25/0001.

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