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EMSAGS Project Promotes Gender Equality and Sustainable Mining in Paamaka, Suriname

The EMSAGS project emphasizes mainstreaming gender equality, ensuring women benefit from training, access to mercury-free technologies, and alternative livelihoods like agriculture and entrepreneurship.

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PlanetGOLD Suriname Project has officially launched its collaboration with ILACO Suriname N.V., The partnership was formalized during a kick-off meeting marking the start of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for two pilot areas: Nyun Jacobkondre and Sarakreek.

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Indigenous Communities and the Government renew commitment through FPIC protocol

On 14 October 2025, the representatives of the Indigenous communities and its umbrella organization Association of Indigenous Village Leaders in Suriname (VIDS) held a historic ceremony at the National Parliament of Suriname and presented the updated Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) protocol

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Towards Just Energy transition in Suriname

On October 13, 2025, the Ministry of Natural Resources in partnership with the UNDP Suriname organized a two-day stakeholder workshop to discuss ways for improving sustainable access to energy for the communities living in the interior of Suriname.

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SBB Workshop to enhance the understanding of the National Mangrove Monitoring System

On October 2 and 3, 2025, workshop โ€œTowards a Comprehensive National Mangrove Monitoring Systemโ€ was carried out by Foundation for Forest Management and Forest Controle (โ€œStichting voor Bosbeheer en Bostoezichtโ€ - SBB) and Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname.

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Children in Nickerie informed about Mangroves

The Protection, Restoration, and Sustainable Use of Mangrove Forests (PRSUMF) project, in collaboration with Forest Service-Nature Conservation Division
in Nickerie of the Ministry of Land Policy and Forest Management โ€“ Nature Conservation Division, held
a Youth Awareness Session.

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151 participants receive certificates in Tourism and Hospitality training in Upper Suriname

A total of 151 participants from Indigenous and Tribal communities in Upper Suriname received certificates during the closing ceremony of a one-month training program in Tourism and Hospitality.

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PRSUMF project team visits Nickerie! Inception meeting with stakeholders

On September 11 and 12, the PRSUMF project team conducted a courtesy visit to stakeholders in the district of Nickerie to share insights on the scope of the project and explore opportunities for cooperation.

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UNDP Suriname supports national high level stakeholder consultation vision ahead of COP30

On 12 September, the Government of Suriname hosted a high-level consultation to present its COP30 strategy, focused on natural resource conservation, sustainable economic transition, and climate justice. Supported by UNDPโ€™s Climate Promise initiative.

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the workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from government, local communities, NGOs, academic institutions, and the private sector.
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Workshop โ€œSustainable Solutions for Brownsberg Nature Parkโ€

On September 10, 2025, the Foundation for Nature Conservation in Suriname (STINASU) convened a multidisciplinary workshop aimed at identifying the best strategies and solutions to address the challenges faced by Brownsberg Nature Park

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Surinameโ€™s Ministry of Land Policy and Forest Management (GBB) have reaffirmed their commitment to sustain and advancement of their partnership.

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Officially launched tourism and hospitality training programme
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Tourism and Hospitality training programme launched to boost sustainable development in Upper Suriname, at Pokigron, Brokopondo

Participants listen attentively to the speakers regarding the official launch of the tourism and hospitality training programme.

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UNDP strengthens partnerships with Surinameโ€™s government
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UNDP strengthens partnerships with Surinameโ€™s government

On Monday, August 4, Katy Thompson, the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Guyana and Suriname, formally presented her credentials to the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation, Melvin Bouva

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Suriname hosts workshop to boost Biodiversity Finance awareness

A pivotal workshop titled โ€œWealth of Nature: Economics and Policy for Nature-Based Solutions to Bridging the Biodiversity Finance Gapโ€ was held yesterday, 29 July 2025, in Suriname.

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150 residents from Upper Suriname region will receive training in Hospitality and Tourism

150 residents of the Upper Suriname area will receive training in Hospitality and Tourism. This is part of the project โ€œStrengthening Management of Protected and Productive Landscapes in the Surinamese Amazon (ASL 2).โ€

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World Environment Day 2025: Joint call to action against plastic pollution in Suriname

On World Environment Day 2025, both the Minister of Spatial Planning and Environment, Marciano Dasai, and Glenn Ramdjan, Chairman of the Support Recycling Suriname Foundation (SURESUR), delivered a powerful message: plastic pollution in Suriname is on the rise and requires urgent action.

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Grantee Comeback Day: A day of reconnection and renewal

Grantee Comeback Day was held on Monday 21 May 2025, in the main conference hall at the UN House. The purpose of this day was about reconnection and renewal. Grantees share experiences, strengthening the Small Grants Programme (SGP) Suriname network across the country.

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