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Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies in Suriname

Suriname maintains significant forest coverage with active monitoring of deforestation alerts. The country is implementing renewable energy initiatives targeting solar electrification of over 200 interior villages (2020-2025). Climate change poses environmental and social challenges, addressed through national climate strategies and international commitments. Limited air quality and recycling data available.

Air Quality Index

Good

7.0/10

Stable trend

Air quality data unavailable in current database (AQI: N/A, stable trend). Suriname's low industrialization suggests generally good air quality, though urban areas may experience localized pollution.

Water Quality

Moderate

6.5/10

Water quality data limited. Suriname's abundant freshwater resources from rivers and rainfall support generally good water availability, though coastal and mining areas face contamination risks requiring treatment.

Treatment recommended in mining and industrial areas

Recycling System

Recycling infrastructure data unavailable (rate: N/A%). Waste management challenges exist in urban areas, with informal recycling systems operating alongside formal municipal collection.

Green Spaces

Suriname retains approximately 93% forest coverage. Global Forest Watch reported 3,958 disturbance alerts (49 ha total) between Jan 8-15, 2026, with 1.0% high-priority. Active forest monitoring systems operational.

Forest Coverage: 93.0%

National Parks: 2

Central Suriname Nature Reserve (UNESCO site), Brownsberg Nature Park

Environmental Policies

Suriname participates in UNFCCC NDC process addressing climate change impacts on environment and social equity. National climate database tracks indicators, emissions reduction, and projects.

Key Policies:

•Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0)
•Climate Change Knowledge Database

Renewable Energy: 2020-2025: Solar electrification of +200 interior villages replacing diesel systems

Natural Disaster Risk

MODERATE

Suriname faces flood risks from heavy rainfall and coastal sea level rise threats. Climate change exacerbates infrastructure vulnerability and social equity challenges.

floodsheavy rainfall events

Climate Change Impacts: Climate change constitutes environmental, infrastructural, social equity, and human development threats. Coastal vulnerability to sea level rise increasing. No specific temperature or precipitation trend data available in current sources.

Sustainability Initiatives

Renewable Energy

2020-2025 initiative: Sustainable electrification of +200 interior villages by replacing diesel generators with solar supply and solar/hybrid systems.

Forest Monitoring

Global Forest Watch active monitoring with 3,958 disturbance alerts reported Jan 8-15, 2026 covering 49 ha (1.0% high confidence).

Wildlife & Nature

Giant OtterEndangered

Bush DogNear Threatened

Red-faced ParrotVulnerable

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