{"id":2071,"date":"2025-10-10T15:40:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womenoceanguardians.org\/?p=2071"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:46:56","slug":"dominican-republic-joins-women-ocean-guardians-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womenoceanguardians.org\/es\/dominican-republic-joins-women-ocean-guardians-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic Joins Women Ocean Guardians Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, the Dominican Republic became the fifth country to sign the Women Ocean Guardians commitment \u2013 joining Germany, the United Kingdom, Grenada, and Costa Rica in a growing global movement to elevate coastal women\u2019s leadership in ocean conservation and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Dominican Republic recognizes the importance of promoting women\u2019s leadership in ocean conservation, and I am living proof of the coherence and commitment our nation demonstrates in this regard, as I am the first woman appointed as Director of the National System of Protected Areas, it is an honor for me that the Dominican Republic, through its Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, joins these efforts to recognize and uplift the work of the many women who have long contributed to ocean conservation\u2014often unseen within systems and decision-making spaces\u201d, says Carolina Alba Ferreras<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carolina Alba Ferreras announces the Dominican Republic has sign the Women Ocean Guardians Commitment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Representing the Women Ocean Guardians frontliners in Abu Dhabi was Saily Hern\u00e1ndez Quinde<\/a>, a marine protected area administrator from Ecuador that has been deeply engaged in advancing the expansion of coastal marine protected areas and its effective management through leading inclusive processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a Women Ocean Guardian from Ecuador, I grew up by the sea as the daughter of artisanal fishers and became an MPA administrator. Through the Women Ocean Guardians initiative, I realized I was not alone \u2014 I overcame my fear of sharing challenges and discovered the power of sharing strengths. Today, I am proud to uplift and support other women leaders in marine protected areas, and I am grateful that WOGI is receiving support from organizations and governments to connect and empower more women guardians around the world who may still feel alone\u201d said Saily. At the World Conservation Congress, Saily participated as both a Woman Ocean Guardians and youth leader in partnership with the GEF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saily Hernandez Quinde, an MPA administrator from Ecuador and Women Ocean Guardian, shares her story.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the context of this convening, the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (IUCN-WCPA) also signed the commitment, cementing their commitment to continue elevating women who play a vital role in the creation, effective management, and protection of protected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWomen Ocean Guardians is not only recognizing women\u2019s leadership in ocean stewardship, it is also driving change so that women are fully included in the governance and management of protected areas, with the dignity and conditions they need to thrive. Alongside WCS, CI, the GEF, governments and partner organizations, WCPA is proud to stand behind this movement for more inclusive and effective conservation, said Madhu Rao<\/a>, Chair, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the Women Ocean Guardians commitment \u2013 co-led by WCS, Conservation International and the Global Environmental Fund (GEF) \u2013 is mobilizing governments and organizations to embed gender equity across ocean policy and finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signatories pledge to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n