Bioprospecting, Asindopo, Suriname, January 1996

Programs

 

National level

© FORWARD MOTION

Legislation

Nature protection has transformed into a vision of nature management where there is place for nature, people and sustainable coexistence of activities.

 

© Conservation International Suriname

Climate Change

Building with nature (a technique introduced and successfully implemented in Indonesia by Wetlands International) is a successful example of climate change adaptation. 

 

WILDLIFE 

Ensuring that forests remain healthy includes ensuring that the wildlife within it thrives. With a "GO WILD FOR WILDLIFE" campaign we aim to raise awareness of the importance and the role of wild animals among communities.

 

Geographical level

© Paul Nicklen

Sustainable Oceanscape Suriname

Working toward sustainable development in Suriname's coastal and marine areas

 

© Cristina Mittermeier

Community Conservation Program

Climate Smart Management and production

 

Sipaliwini District, Upper Palumeu
© Trond Larsen

TWTIS (former SSCC)

Conserving 7.2 million hectares of pristine tropical forest and fresh water resources

 

 

Our local funding program

Friends of Green Suriname

The Friends of green Suriname are prominent Surinamese companies who protect the nature of Suriname. With the use of their network and financial resources they want to bridge the gap between Conservation International Suriname and the society.