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Village chief of Washabo, Captain Sri Sria, presented the rice mill to the women, witnessed by the Resident Representative, Mr. Gerardo Noto, and Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP, Mr. Berdi Berdiyev.

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Empowering Women in Apoera and Section with Tools & Equipment under Joint Programme "Leaving No One Behind, Building Resilience, and Improving Livelihoods of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples (ITPs) in Suriname" (JP LNOB)

The women of Apoera and Section have received hand tools and materials to support their initiative in producing highland rice. This effort is part of the Joint Programme "Leaving No One Behind, Building Resilience, and Improving Livelihoods of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples (ITPs) in Suriname,"

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Children from primary schools enthusiastically participated, displaying their eagerness to learn and contribute to environmental conservation at the closing event in Paramaribo

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GCCA+ Phase 2 Project Concludes with Inspirational Closing Event in Paramaribo and Knowledge Sharing Event in Nieuw-Nickerie

The closing event of the GCCA+ Phase 2 project in Suriname was not just a conclusion but a celebration of resilience, collaboration, and dedication to adaptation to climate change.

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Suriname WHO FCTC2030- Tobacco Control Strategy and SDG FCTC brief

Tobacco use exacerbates inequalities in Suriname by worsening finances and health, with the poorest and most marginalized disproportionately affected. Tobacco control can support Suriname to reduce inequality and accelerate achievement of the SDGs

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Mrs. Haidy Malone, GCCA+ Project Manager, hands over the 15-foot Pan boat and an outboard motor to Ms. Claudine Sakimin, Coordinator Nature Conservation Division

PROTECT OUR WETLANDS

Wetlands are crucial to our environment and managing them effectively can be a difficult task. Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating water flow, and mitigating the impact of natural disasters such as floods.

Freshwater safety and security in Suriname through enhanced water management

Integrated Water Resources Management Symposium focusing on the final achievements of the project titled ‘Capacity Building for Integrated Water Resources Management in Suriname’.

Res.Rep. for UNDP Guyana and Suriname Mr. Gerardo Noto (left), presented his Letters of Credence to H.E. Albert Ramdhin ( right), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Intl. Business & Intl. Cooperation

Guyana and Suriname welcome new Resident Representative

Mr. Gerardo NOTO has been appointed UNDP Resident Representative in Guyana and Suriname effective 1 July 2023

Partial view of the participants in the event

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Environment Week 2023: Joining Forces to Beat Plastic Pollution

The United Nations Development Programme supported the Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment (ROM) that brought together diverse stakeholders to address a critical global concern: plastic pollution.

Mr. George Paiman Chief General Service of MDS checks if the designated piece of land meets the requirements for the installation of the AWS. Upper chief (Granman) of Matawai Mr. Lesley Valentine, Jordy Pawirodinomo of WLA, and Gillian Babb of GCCA+, are listening to Mr. Paiman's explanation.

New Meteorological Equipment Installed for Improved Weather Forecasting and Water Management

Hydro-Meteorological services can help make fundamental changes in preparing societies and economies for climate change.

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Ministry of Land Policy and Forest Management is strengthening monitoring and enforcement capacity with new Field Office at Burnside, District Coronie

The Nature Conservation Division of the Ministry of Land Policy and Forest Management is strengthening its monitoring and enforcement capacity with a new Field Office, with the support of the GCCA+ Phase 2 Project. The GCCA+ Phase 2 Project.

UN JP LNOB HOLDS INFORMATION SESSION WITH MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMME STAKEHOLDERS

The United Nations Joint Programme Leaving No One Behind (UN JP LNOB) on Tuesday, 7th February, 2023 held an information and mobilization session with the Ministry of Regional Development and Sports and key Programme stakeholders.

Suriname, GCCA+ Phase 2 presence at the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022 in The Bahamas

On the evening of Monday 17 of October the GCCA+ Suriname Adaptation Phase 2 Project funded by the European Union and UNDP, participated in the Opening Session of the 31st Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association, in The Bahamas.

Twenty (20) organizations in Suriname benefit from the supply of essential products and personal protective equipment under the EnGenDER Project

The EnGenDER contribution has allowed for the purchase of 43,000 surgical masks, 2000 Respirator N95 masks, 58,500 pairs of gloves, 60 non-contact thermometers, 10 gallons of hand sanitizer and 300 bottles of hand sanitizing dispensers.

Freshwater safety and security in Suriname through enhanced water management

His Excellency President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, received a copy of the Publication of the Executive Summary of the project results achieved by Stichting Waterforum

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Suriname, GCCA+ Phase 2

GCCA+ project for Climate Change Adaptation in Suriname – Phase 2’, supports Suriname towards inclusive and sustainable solutions to address the main effects of Climate Change,Integrated Water Resource Management and Disaster Risk Reduction in two coastal Districtsos Suriname: Nickerie and Coronie.

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