Dominica's updated NDC (2021) commits to a 44.7% reduction in GHG emissions below 2014 levels by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2030. The NDC is anchored in the Climate Resilience and Recovery Plan (CRRP) 2020–2030, which requires XCD 3 billion (~USD 1.1B) in total financing. Dominica is the only SIDS to have formally declared itself a 'Climate-Resilient Nation' — a commitment enshrined in the Climate Resilience Act 2020. Post-Hurricane Maria, Dominica received USD 19.3M from CCRIF (TC policy) and USD 1.05M (Excess Rainfall policy), the largest single CCRIF payout in its history.
Total Budget (Sample)
$61.0M
Climate Tagged
$59.2M
22.4% of budget
Gender Tagged
$10.5M
8.1% of budget
GCF-Eligible
$59.2M
7 line items
High readiness — eligible for direct access accreditation
- 1Extreme hurricane exposure — Hurricane Maria (2017) caused USD 1.37B in damages (226% of GDP)
- 2Outer islands (Carriacou/Petite Martinique equivalent: Cabrits, Scott's Head) — no MVI sub-national weighting
- 3Annual climate resilience financing gap: USD 90–130M (CRRP 2030 estimate)
- 4Coastal erosion and sea-level rise threatening Roseau and Portsmouth infrastructure
- 5Agriculture sector (banana, cocoa, coffee) — 100% exposed to Category 4+ wind damage
- 6Water security: Layou River and Roseau River catchments vulnerable to drought and landslide
- 7Post-Maria debt overhang limits domestic climate co-financing capacity
| Sector | Target | Baseline | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Reduce total GHG emissions by 44.7% below 2014 baseline levels (unconditional: 18.4%) | 2014 (0.18 MtCO2e) | 2030 |
| Energy | Generate 100% of electricity from renewable sources (geothermal, hydro, solar, wind) | 2020: ~28% renewable | 2030 |
| Transport | Transition 50% of public transport fleet to electric vehicles; reduce transport GHG by 15% below 2014 | 2014 | 2030 |
| LULUCF | Increase carbon sequestration by 15% above 2014 levels through forest conservation and agroforestry | 2014 | 2030 |
| Adaptation | Achieve 100% climate-resilient housing stock — rebuild all Maria-damaged homes to Category 5 hurricane standard | Post-Maria 2017 | 2030 |
| Adaptation | Protect 100% of critical coastal infrastructure with nature-based solutions (mangrove restoration, living shorelines) | 2020 | 2030 |
Dominica Geothermal Development Project (DGDP) — Wotten Waven
79,000,000
Climate Resilient Integrated Water Resource Management (CRIWRM)
20,000,000
Dominica GCF Readiness Programme — NDA Strengthening & Country Programming
3,000,000
Post-Maria Housing Recovery — Climate-Resilient Reconstruction (CRRP Pillar 1)
45,000,000
Blue Economy & Coastal Resilience Programme (CRRP Pillar 4)
12,000,000
| Code | Programme | Ministry | Amount (USD) | Rio Climate | Rio Gender | GCF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM-MHUD-2024-001 | Climate-Resilient Housing Reconstruction Programme (CRRP Pillar 1) | Ministry of Housing, Urban Development & Climate Resilience | $18.4M | 2 — Principal | 1 — Significant | Approved | |
| DM-MEK-2024-002 | Geothermal Energy Development — Wotten Waven Phase II | Ministry of Energy, Resilience & Sustainable Development | $12.0M | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| DM-MAF-2024-003 | Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Security Programme (CRRP Pillar 3) | Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security & Fisheries | $5.5M | 2 — Principal | 2 — Principal | Approved | |
| DM-MPW-2024-004 | Road Resilience & Landslide Risk Reduction — Imperial Road Corridor | Ministry of Public Works & Ports | $9.2M | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | In Review | |
| DM-MOH-2024-005 | Gender-Responsive Disaster Health Preparedness & Mental Health Recovery | Ministry of Health, Wellness & New Health Investment | $3.2M | 1 — Significant | 2 — Principal | In Review | |
| DM-MIWRM-2024-006 | Integrated Water Resource Management — Layou River Catchment | Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation & Kalinago Upliftment | $4.8M | 2 — Principal | 1 — Significant | Approved | |
| DM-MED-2024-007 | Women in STEM & Green Economy Skills Programme | Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development & TVET | $1.8M | 1 — Significant | 2 — Principal | — | Pending |
| DM-MBLUE-2024-008 | Blue Economy & Coastal Resilience — Roseau Waterfront & Fisheries Shelter | Ministry of Blue & Green Economy, Agriculture & National Food Security | $6.1M | 2 — Principal | 1 — Significant | Approved |