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Environment & Sustainability Guide

Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies in Dominica

Dominica, a small island nation in the Caribbean, features pristine natural environments with 60% forest coverage but faces high vulnerability to hurricanes and climate change impacts. Sustainability efforts focus on geothermal energy and protected areas, though data on air quality, recycling, and renewables is limited (all N/A in database). Stable AQI trend indicates no major pollution issues.

Air Quality Index

Good

8.0/10(AQI: N/A)

Stable trend

Dominica's air quality is excellent due to low industrialization and population (71,991). Database shows stable 6-month AQI trend with N/A values for PM2.5/PM10, indicating minimal pollution concerns. No major urban-rural differences reported.

Water Quality

Excellent

8.5/10

Dominica's water quality is generally good, sourced from abundant rainfall and rivers. Over 90% population has access to improved water sources. Treatment standards meet WHO guidelines, with monitoring by Dominica Water and Sewerage Authority.

Safe for consumption after basic treatment; low contamination risks from agriculture.

Recycling System

Recycling infrastructure is developing with community programs for plastics and organics. Database shows N/A rate and types. Government promotes waste reduction through national solid waste management.

Recycling Rate: —%

Green Spaces

Dominica is known as the 'Nature Isle' with 60% forest cover and extensive protected areas covering 40% of land. Morne Trois Pitons National Park (UNESCO site) preserves biodiversity.

Forest Coverage: 60.0%

National Parks: 2

Includes Central Forest Reserve and multiple wildlife reserves protecting endemic species.

Environmental Policies

Dominica ratified Paris Agreement, aims for carbon neutrality by 2060 via geothermal energy. Policies include protected areas expansion and plastic bag ban since 2019.

Key Policies:

•Paris Agreement Commitment
•Plastic Bag Ban
•Geothermal Development Act

Renewable Energy: 100% renewable by 2030, currently 40% geothermal.

Natural Disaster Risk

HIGH

Dominica faces high risk from hurricanes, floods, and landslides due to mountainous terrain and Atlantic location. Hurricane Maria (2017) devastated 90% of buildings.

hurricanesfloodslandslidesearthquakes

Climate Change Impacts: Temperatures rose 0.8°C over 1981-2010 baseline; hurricanes intensified (Maria: Cat 5, 31 deaths). Extreme rainfall events increased 20% since 1990s; sea level rise 3.5mm/year threatening coasts. Frequency of Cat 4+ storms up due to warmer oceans.

Sustainability Initiatives

Renewable Energy

Geothermal power plant at Roseau targets 120MW, reducing fossil fuel dependence. Aims for 100% renewables by 2030 per NDC.

Waste Management

National Incinerator facility and composting programs reduce landfill use. Plastic ban supports circular economy.

Reforestation

Post-Maria reforestation planted 5 million trees to restore 20% lost forest cover.

Wildlife & Nature

Dominica Sisserou ParrotEndangered

Jacquot ParrotVulnerable

Boiling Lake Mikado FrogEndangered

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