Suriname's NDC commits to maintaining its status as a net carbon sink — 94% of its territory is covered by tropical forest. Key priorities are REDD+, sustainable forest management, coastal protection, and transitioning away from heavy fuel oil in the energy sector.
Total Budget (Sample)
$9983000.0M
Climate Tagged
$9983000.0M
9.8% of budget
Gender Tagged
$406000.0M
3.9% of budget
GCF-Eligible
$4767000.0M
6 line items
Moderate readiness — capacity building recommended
- 1Coastal flooding (80% of population in low-lying coastal zone)
- 2Deforestation pressure from mining & agriculture
- 3Extreme rainfall & inland flooding
- 4Sea-level rise threatening Paramaribo
- 5Biodiversity loss in Amazon corridor
| Sector | Target | Baseline | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forests | Maintain net carbon sink status; protect 14.8M ha of tropical forest | 14.8M ha intact forest (2020) | 2030 |
| Energy | 35% renewable electricity by 2030 (from 45% hydro + 15% HFO in 2020) | 45% hydro, 15% HFO (2020) | 2030 |
| Coastal | Rehabilitate 200 km of sea defences; restore 1,000 ha mangroves | 120 km rehabilitated (2020) | 2030 |
| Waste | 40% reduction in open burning of waste by 2030 | BAU 2020 | 2030 |
| Agriculture | Sustainable land management on 500,000 ha; reduce slash-and-burn | BAU 2020 | 2030 |
Suriname REDD+ Forest Conservation — Amazon Corridor
$25M GCF Grant
Coastal Resilience & Mangrove Restoration
$18M IDB/GCF
Suriname Energy Transition — Solar & Wind
$40M IDB Loan
Gender & Climate Adaptation — Interior Communities
$5.5M UNDP
| Code | Programme | Ministry | Amount (USD) | Rio Climate | Rio Gender | GCF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR-MNR-2024-001 | REDD+ Forest Conservation — Suriname Amazon Corridor | Ministry of Natural Resources | $600,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| SR-MSA-2024-002 | Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation — Women Farmers & Interior Communities | Ministry of Social Affairs & Housing | $238,000 | 1 — Significant | 2 — Principal | Approved | |
| SR-MPW-2024-003 | Sea Defence Rehabilitation — Paramaribo to Nickerie (Phase II) | Ministry of Public Works, Transport & Communication | $1,220,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| SR-MEW-2024-004 | Solar PV & Wind Energy Transition — Coastal Grid Expansion | Ministry of Energy, Water & Mining | $2,120,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| SR-MNR-2024-005 | Sustainable Forest Management & Community Forestry Concessions | Ministry of Natural Resources | $421,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | Approved | |
| SR-MAL-2024-006 | Climate-Smart Rice Production — Saramacca & Nickerie Districts | Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries | $326,000 | 1 — Significant | 0 — Not Targeted | — | In Review |
| SR-MOF-2024-007 | Debt-for-Nature Swap — Forest & Biodiversity Conservation | Ministry of Finance & Planning | $4,890,000 | 2 — Principal | 0 — Not Targeted | — | Pending |
| SR-MSA-2024-008 | Mangrove Restoration & Coastal Livelihoods — Women's Cooperatives | Ministry of Social Affairs & Housing | $168,000 | 2 — Principal | 2 — Principal | Approved |