The approval of the General Environment and Natural Resources Law in August 200, initiated a new phase concerning the use and preservation of the environment and natural resources in the Dominican Republic, a country that borders Haiti and comprises two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, located in the Antilles.
The law, the product of a consensus between both public and private sector institutions, led to the creation of the Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARN). The law also defined the National System of Protected Areas, comprised of 70 conservation areas classified under 11 categories and subcategories.
In January 2008, the Dominican Republic hosted the XVI Forum for Environment Ministers in Latin America and the Caribbean. Climate change, the management of integrated ecosystems and strategies for preserving natural resources were amongst the topics discussed during the forum.
Many of the organizations that participated in the forum as consultative organizations, head international programs in the Dominican Republic such as: USAID, the Japanese Cooperation Agency (JICA), the German Cooperation Agency (GTZ), the European Union, the Spanish Cooperation Agency (AECI), the French Development Agency (AFD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), amongst others.
Students interested in carrying-out internships in this field will become familiar with city councils, civil society organizations, ministries and agencies that conduct work inline with the United Nations Millennium Development Objectives.
InteRDom offers internship opportunities related environmental preservation in the following areas:
Contamination
Sustainable Development
Biodiversity
Environmental Education
Ecology
National Parks
Steps to Apply
1. Register! Once registered, you will receive an e-mail confirmation.
2. If you have already registered, fill-out the application form and attach your resume as a PDF or Word Document
