Why one of the world''s greenest countries is betting its
The country is building out a fossil fuel industry, with two big caveats. First, it is taking every possible step to reduce the emissions from its oil infrastructure while protecting its...
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Read more +Paramaribo Energy Storage Cell Project: A Milestone for Sustainable
Summary: The recently signed Paramaribo energy storage cell project marks a transformative step toward stabilizing Suriname''s renewable energy grid. This article explores its technical framework,
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Read more +Green oil? Suriname is planning to use Indigenous Peoples'' forests to
Suriname''s emissions from deforestation and forest degradation are anticipated to increase from 14 million tCO₂eq in 2020, to 16.4 million tCO₂eq in 2024. As long as Suriname''s
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Read more +Suriname explores sustainable oil extraction, amid global climate
This means Suriname''s forests absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2) than the country emits. According to the most recent data from the UN REDD+ program, Suriname recorded an
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Read more +REPUBLIC OF SURINAME Third National Communication to the
The top polluters in the energy sector are the transportation, industry, and electricity generating sectors. The proposed mitigation measures in the Energy sector include 10% PV, promoting energy efficiency
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Read more +Why One of the World''s Greenest Countries Is Betting Its Future on Oil
During the conference in June, Total executives pointed to plans for an offshore rig that will cut down on carbon emissions. The entire rig will be electric, and Total has agreed to reinject
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Read more +Suriname''s Green Infrastructure
Notable initiatives include the Green Gold Project, promoting sustainable land use practices, and the Paramaribo Urban Green Spaces Project, aimed at expanding green areas in the
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Read more +Climate Change Adaptation Investments for the Resilience of Paramaribo
However, the iconic site is in urgent need of protection against increased flooding caused by climate change. Flooding from the Suriname river occurs as sea level rises during spring tide, during tropical
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Read more +Suriname''s plan to capitalize on carbon: Q&A with President Jennifer
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — With the U.N. Climate Change Conference coming up next week, Suriname finds itself at the center of a global debate about how to reduce carbon emissions
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Read more +Suriname''s carbon credit conundrum: Unlocking value in a forested
PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Despite being one of the most forested nations on Earth – 93% of its land is covered with rainforests – Suriname has not yet earned a cent from carbon credits.
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