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Videos can bring a story to life with an immediacy and vividness unmatched by other media. The story of the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program has four major “Themes”, each of which is divided into chapters comprised of numerous activities. For instance, in its “Laws & Policies” chapter, Theme A, “Institutional Strengthening” deals with air and water quality and environmental impact assessment, as well as other subjects important to trade and development.
To view videos on how the Program works in the region and in specific countries to protect the environment and promote trade and development, select a Theme and a chapter, and then click where indicated.
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Theme  Stronger institutions to create and enforce environmental laws and policies, especially for
management of wastewater, solid waste, hazardous substances and air quality, and to promote
public participation in environmental matters through information, education and processes
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Theme  Preservation of the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and the habitats which support its rich store of
flora and fauna
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Theme  Economic activities, particularly in tourism and in agriculture, from which local people generate
sustainable income as they preserve the natural resource base
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Theme  Improved private sector environmental performance and competitive advantage through adoption of
clean production methods and environmental management systems
Our website carries videos produced in whole or in part with CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation resources. We welcome submissions. Please email us at info@caftadr-environment.org to let us know how we can view your videos and obtain them for downloading to this site.
Thanks for your interest in the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program and for helping us improve our site.
 Themes A-D
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USAID Program Components: Regional
USAID Program for Environmental and Labor Excellence for CAFTA-DR, 2011
Presentation, in English and Spanish
Environmental cooperation is an important component in promoting regional trade, a fact recognized by the signing parties of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Together with our partners, USAID is committed to help improve environmental conditions in Central America and the Dominican Republic. These efforts not only help protect the region's environment and natural resources but also contribute to improving regional competitiveness in markets populated by increasingly environmentally conscious consumers. To download and play the presentation, click here. |
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About Our Work: Regional
USAID/Central American and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2009
Video, in English and Spanish
In response to the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), the USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program is working with the countries of Central America and the Dominican Republic to improve both trade and environment in the region. Chapter 17 of CAFTA-DR requires that the countries establish high levels of environmental protection and also strive to improve and enforce their environmental laws. To help, USAID is supporting several activities to address the challenges related to implementation. To play the video, click here. |
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Avanzando en la protección ambiental—Volvamos al verde: Dominican Republic
The Nature Conservancy and the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, 2010
Video, in Spanish
Survey of CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation activities in the Dominican Republic—origins, implementers, areas of emphasis and accomplishments. Topics include, among others, environmental laws and enforcement capacity, protection of wildlife and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), designation and management of protected areas, market-based conservation and sustainable forestry management and cleaner production. Urban, rural and pristine natural locations are featured throughout this visually exciting video. To play the video, click here. |
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Theme  Institutional Strengthening
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Air Quality: Costa Rica
USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2009
Video, in English and Spanish
A network of air quality monitoring stations is helping local governments develop more informed environmental policies. Monitoring provides the information governments need to form initiatives that reduce air pollution in critical areas. To play the video, click here. |
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Clean Water: Nicaragua
USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2009
Video in English and Spanish
Bodies of water across the region are being cleaned up through USAID’s programs for improving wastewater treatment and water sampling techniques. With USAID’s input, the ministries of environment and health of CAFTA-DR countries strengthen their wastewater regulations and laws and enforce their own regulations effectively. To play the video, click here. |
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Expanding Public Participation: Guatemala
USAID/Central America and Mexico Regional Environmental Program, 2009
Video, in English and Spanish
The indigenous people of Guatemala live in areas that are rich in biodiversity. More than 33 percent of the territories they inhabit have been designated protected areas, and as such have a considerable interest in Guatemala’s socio-environmental agenda. USAID is working as a facilitator with municipalities and indigenous organizations such as Oxlajuj Ajpop, so these communities can better understand their rights and responsibilities. To play the video, click here. |
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An Eye in the Sky: SERVIR
USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2011
Video, in Spanish and English
As a part of the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program, USAID has been working with NASA to provide satellite imagery to aid in monitoring and responding to environmental, geological, and meteorological phenomenon such as volcano eruptions, mudslides and environmental contamination. To view the video, click here.
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Earthquake Monitoring: Regional
USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2009
Video, in English and Spanish
Earthquakes, hurricanes, forest fires and other natural disasters threaten the region every year. USAID and NASA have teamed together to create the SERVIR program, which assists local governments with environmental management and disaster response. With SERVIR’s satellites and forecast models, the authorities have the tools to make vital decisions when environmental threats hit. To play the video, click here. |
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Introductory SERVIR Video: Regional
Regional Visualization and Monitoring System (SERVIR), no date
Video, in English
An overview of SERVIR, and its value to the region in the face of recurring natural disasters, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, land degradation and other natural and human-induced problems. Summarizes the system’s history, its monitoring and forecasting capabilities, types of data used and persons who use it—managers, students, media and the general public. To play the video, click here. |
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Theme  Biodiversity & Conservation
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Coral Reef Crime Scene Investigation
International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN), Jon Slayer 2011
Video, in English
Supported by the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program, the Coral Reef Crime Scene Investigation Course is designed to train those entrusted with the care of marine resources in underwater forensic investigation techniques so that they can hold those who damage coral reefs accountable for their actions in court. To play the video, click here for the 30 minute version and here for the 1 minute version.
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Sea Turtle Conservation: El Salvador
USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2009
Video, in English and Spanish
As “gardeners of the sea,” sea turtles play an important role in distributing nutrients throughout the ocean. In this region, sea turtles are also a popular tourist attraction. Conservation programs for sea turtle eggs are vital to El Salvador’s ecological and economic well-being. With USAID’s assistance, El Salvador is maintaining a healthy population of sea turtles, and local communities are benefiting as well. They are organizing around conservation and using their natural resources in alternative ways that are more economically productive and less degrading to the environment. To play the video, click here. |
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Theme  Market-Based Conservation
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Commercial Alliances: Promoting Best Agricultural Practices in CAFTA-DR
USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2011
Video, in Spanish and English
As a part of the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program, USAID promotes business that is good for the people and good for the environment in Central America through the use of commercial alliances. To watch the video, click here. |
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Theme  Private Sector Environmental Performance
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Acuerdos Voluntarios de Producción más Limpia (spanish only)
USAID/Centroamérica y México (E-CAM), Programa Regional Ambiental, 2011
Video, en español
Como parte del programa de cooperación ambiental DR-CAFTA, USAID promueve la adopción de Acuerdos Voluntarios de Producción más Limpia en Centroamérica en beneficio de los negocios y el medio ambiente. Para ver el video, haga “clic” aquí.
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Cleaner Production: Honduras/El Salvador
USAID/Central America and Mexico (E-CAM) Regional Environmental Program, 2009
Video, in English and Spanish
One of USAID’s largest initiatives in the region is the implementation of cleaner production technologies. Across Central America, companies are becoming more energy efficient through voluntary mechanisms and market incentive programs. USAID is helping these companies access financing for their clean production initiatives, and is improving public access to information on best practices and technologies. To play the video, click here. |
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