0.03%
Share of global GHG emissions
Extracted from the CAIT Climate Data Explorer (2019), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #102
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2020), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #99
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. NDC Status
Suriname submitted its second NDC in December 2019.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Suriname has increased its sectoral coverage for mitigation activities by adding the agriculture and transport sectors, and has incorporated its 2019 National Adaptation Plan for implementing adaptation activities.
- It has increased and quantified targets related to forests and wetlands under preservation, with a goal of protecting at least 17% of the terrestrial area by 2030.
- The country has deepened its commitment to renewable energy, with a large strategy for reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD+) and a carbon stock of global significance.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Forestry
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- Mining
- Tourism
- Water
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Sangji Lee
Especialista técnica en cambio climático y economía ecológica, PNUD