Suriname's Community-Based Communications Initiatives
This case study highlights the results of the UN Development Programme’s Japan-Caribbean Climate Change Partnership (UNDP J-CCCP) initiative in Suriname.
CCORAL climate adaptation tool launched in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation tooL – CCORAL – is an online support system for climate resilient decision making.

Suriname Adaptation Measures
In the course of the project, a range of key technical and non-technical adaptation measures have been proposed and discussed, as outlined below:
Measure 1: Stop all developments in the...

Lessons learned from Suriname NCAP Project
The activities carried out under the second phase of the NCAP programme have focused on developing a better understanding of the baseline vulnerabilities and on...

Key Findings from Suriname NCAP Project
The impact assessments and scenarios developed in the context of this project all confirm the findings and conclusions from previous studies that climate change will...
Suriname NCAP Project
Coastal erosion in Suriname
The Republic of Suriname, situated on the northeast coast of South America, occupies 163,265km² of which about 90% is covered with...
Netherlands Climate Assistance Programme (NCAP)
This article provides an overview of the first phase of the Netherlands Climate Change Studies Assistance Programme and links to the project reports from the 13 counties covered under the scheme.

Methodology of Suriname NCAP Project
In order to develop and formulate specific adaptation measures for Paramaribo and Wanica, the study started with a detailed description and updating of the present conditions in the study area in...
Mitigation: Suriname has committed to climate compatible development, focusing on mitigation interventions in the context of forest management and renewable energy. Independently Suriname is working to maintain low levels of deforestation, address illegal logging, develop a national forest industry, and promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy. With international support, Suriname's mitigation actions in these sectors could expand to include financial incentives for climate services and sustainable forest management, engagement with REDD+, and the expansion of renewable energy efforts to consider new forms of renewable energy and renewable energy on a greater scale. Adaptation: Climate change adaptation is a priority for Suriname, given the country's vulnerability to climate change impacts. Adaptation priorities already being implemented include integrating adaptation into national policy, improved water resource management, enhanced coastal infrastructure, protection for freshwater resources, and sustainable land management; this demonstrates a general commitment to building climate resilience through natural and technical/man-made infrastructure. The international community could contribute to these activities by providing general financing, and particularly contributing to the building of institutional capacity and integrating climate change resilience into the social and productive sectors. International Climate and Environmental Commitments: The Paris Agreement (Party), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Party), Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Party), United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Party), Convention on Biological Diversity (Party), Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (Party), Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Party)
Summary
Suriname is a country located on the Northeastern coast of South America, characterized by plateaus and hills, as well as low-lying coastal areas that host the majority of the country's population. Suriname is home to large tropical forests, with an economy dependent agriculture and forestry, in addition to the services and extractive sectors. Climate change threatens Suriname's natural resources by increasing sea level rise and flooding that damages agriculture land and mangrove forests and leads to salt water intrusion. Climate change is also likely to exacerbate droughts and high winds during extreme weather events. With much of its population located in low-lying coastal areas, and its economy relying on natural resources, climate change mitigation and adaptation is a priority for Suriname.
International Commitments and Reporting
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Nationally Determined Contribution Under the Paris Agreement - https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/NDCStaging/pages/Party.aspx?party=SUR
NDC Monitoring and Reporting
World Bank Country Factsheet on Intended NDCs - http://spappssecext.worldbank.org/sites/indc/PDF_Library/SR.pdf
World Bank’s Climate Knowledge Portal - https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/suriname
ClimateWatch Profile - https://www.climatewatchdata.org/countries/SUR
NDC Partnership Page - http://ndcpartnership.org/countries-map/country?iso=SUR
SDG Voluntary National Review
Suriname has not yet completed a Voluntary National Review, but should a review be completed it will be available here - https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/memberstates/suriname
National SDG Monitoring and Reporting
World Bank Overview - https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/caribbean
UNDP's Open SDG Data Hub - http://unstats-undesa.opendata.arcgis.com/
NDCs and SDGs
Mapping of NDC-SDG Connections - https://klimalog.die-gdi.de/ndc-sdg/country/SUR
NDCs, SDGs, and Climate Change
NDC Partnership Dashboard on NDCs and relation to the SDGs and Climate Change Vulnerability - http://ndcpartnership.org/climate-watch/ndcs-sdg
Emissions Data
Suriname does not currently have a dynamic online emissions tracking platform, but national emissions reporting can be found within this report - https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Surnc2rev.pdf
The ClimateWatch profile may provide one more recent assessment of greenhouse gas emissions - https://www.climatewatchdata.org/countries/SUR
Sendai and Hyogo Frameworks
Disaster Risk Reduction Country Document for Suriname - https://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53917
National Coordination and Reporting
National Appropriate Mitigation Actions
No Action to date - https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/PublicNAMA/SitePages/Country.aspx?CountryI...
National Action Plans
National Climate Change Policy, Strategy and Action Plan - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/national-climate-change-polic...
National Strategies Related to International Mechanisms
Draft REDD+ National Strategy - https://www.surinameredd.org/media/3222/draft-national-reddplus-strategy...
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan - https://www.cbd.int/doc/world/sr/sr-nbsap-v2-en.pdf
National Regulations/Policies
National Forest Policy - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/national-forest-policy-4/
Act relative to the control of the exportation of timber - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC032834
National Plan for Forest Cover Monitoring - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC178016
National Agricultural Innovation Strategy of the Republic of Suriname - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC171413
Fisheries Management Plan for Suriname 2014-2018 - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC170848
Plant Protection Act - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC042731
Electricity Act - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/electricity-act-2016/
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Energy Policy - https://www.iea.org/policiesandmeasures/pams/suriname/name-149557-en.php
Brokopondo Agreement - https://www.iea.org/policiesandmeasures/pams/suriname/name-149558-en.php
Nature Conservation Act - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC032835
National Platform
National platform on REDD+ - http://www.gov.sr/themas/milieu-en-omgeving/reddplus/
Reviews of National Legislation and Policy
London School of Economics: National Climate Legislation - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/country-profiles/suriname
Financing
Key Areas of Climate Investment
Financing flood risk management - https://www.gfdrr.org/en/greater-paramaribo-flood-risk-management-program
Financing coastal management - https://www.thegef.org/project/coastal-protected-area-management
Financing engagement with REDD+ - https://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/country/suriname
Financing forest ecosystem conservation - https://www.thegef.org/project/conservation-globally-significant-forest-...
Financing environmental management in the mining sector - https://www.thegef.org/project/improving-environmental-management-mining...
Financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification - https://www.thegef.org/project/development-renewable-energy-energy-effic...
Financing the expansion of power generation - https://www.isdb.org/projects/data/uid-pj0033831
Selected Relevant Sources of Climate Related Funding
Climate Funds Update - https://climatefundsupdate.org/data-dashboard/#1541245745457-d3cda887-f010
OECD Climate Change - https://www.oecd.org/env/cc/
OECD Investment for Green Growth - https://www.oecd.org/environment/green.htm
Multilateral Funders
Suriname receives climate funding from the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the Islamic Development Bank, the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility, the Global Climate Change Alliance, the Global Environment Facility, and the Green Climate Fund, among others.
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Planning
Vulnerability/Adaptation Capacity Data
Notre Dame's Global Adaptation Initiative Vulnerability/Readiness Climate Change Index - https://gain.nd.edu/our-work/country-index/
Mangroves, mudbanks and seawalls: whose environmental knowledge counts when adapting to sea level rise in Suriname? - https://journals.uair.arizona.edu/index.php/JPE/article/view/21150
Environmental Performance Index - https://epi.envirocenter.yale.edu/
Natural Disaster/Hazards
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery - https://www.gfdrr.org/en/suriname
PreventionWeb - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/countries/americas/sur/
Energy Supply and Demand
Key Energy Statistics - https://www.iea.org/countries/suriname
Renewable Energy Policy Brief - https://www.irena.org/-/media/Files/IRENA/Agency/Publication/2015/IRENA_...
The Role of Photovoltaics (PV) in the Present and Future Situation of Suriname - https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/1/185/htm
Land Use
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015 - http://www.fao.org/3/a-az343e.pdf
Background Study for REDD+ in Suriname: Multi-perspective analysis of drivers of deforestation, forest degradation and barriers to REDD+ activities - https://info.undp.org/docs/pdc/Documents/SUR/DDFDB+%20study%20national%2...
REDD+ Documentation: Indigenous Peoples Experiences on Free, Prior and Informed Consent (A Collection of Case Studies) - http://www.unredd.net/documents/fpic-repository-1/lessoms-learned-recomm...
Economic Development/Quality of Life and Livelihoods
Suriname: Rural Sector Note - http://www.fao.org/publications/card/en/c/f2c03c52-c33a-49b8-9306-e25d0a...
Updating Capture Fisheries Legislation in Suriname - http://www.fao.org/publications/card/en/c/CA5851EN
Mapping livelihoods, land uses and culture in Suriname - http://wwf.panda.org/?234010/Mapping-livelihoods-land-uses-and-culture-i...
Promotion of Sustainable Livelihoods within the Coastal Zone of Suriname - https://www.weadapt.org/knowledge-base/national-adaptation-planning/suri...
Home-based economic activities; Livelihoods and space in Paramaribo, Suriname - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/250275995_Home-based_economic_a...
Summaries of Programming and Priorities
Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment in Suriname's Second National Communication - https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Surnc2rev.pdf
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/policies/v.php?id=25788&cid=164
Case Studies
weADAPT Case Studies
weADAPT Entries - https://www.weadapt.org/case-studies?keyword=suriname
Climate and Development Network Country Page
Climate and Development Network Resources - https://cdkn.org/regions/suriname
Islamic Development Bank Reports
IsDB Country Page - https://www.isdb.org/suriname
Climate, Climate Change, and Environmental Data
Natural Disaster/Hazards Data
ThinkHazard - http://thinkhazard.org/en/report/233-suriname
Energy Supply and Demand Data
Renewable Energy Mapping - http://resourceirena.irena.org/gateway/countrySearch/?countryCode=SUR
Land Use Data
FAOStat - http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/
Weather/Meteorological Data
World Meteorological Organization Profile - https://www.wmo.int/cpdb/suriname
