The Dominican Republic is vulnerable to severe weather events, including hurricanes, flooding, and droughts. These events can disrupt people's livelihoods and cause damage to infrastructure. They also put a strain on food systems in the area.

Ecosystem degradation is another issue that affects the region. Further information on the situation is available from the World Food Programme's country brief for the Dominican Republic. Details on the current situation can be found in the WFP Dominican Republic Country Brief, which provides an overview of the challenges facing the area.