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It is important for Tropenbos Suriname (TBS) and the Center for Agricultural Research in Suriname (CELOS) to work together to manage the forest better and sustainably. The preservation of biodiversity is an important starting point. The human factor is also central. That is why the organizations have extended their cooperation by signing an agreement. This …
“I find it to be a beautiful project and a sign of progress within the village. The communities of Brownsweg, as well as the villages along the river, can benefit from this. We can improve our agricultural techniques to produce more and better crops,” says Basya Emelina Pobosi from Djankakondre in Brownsweg regarding the opening …
Djaienti Hindori has stepped down as chair of the Tropenbos Suriname (TBS) foundation. Rick van Ravenswaay has taken over the gavel. Sylvia Ang has been welcomed as a new board member. She is treasurer and Farzia Hausil is secretary. The new board will continue the course set and will further profile the organization as an …
Tropenbos Suriname and the Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname (Celos) discussed the developments in the forest by-products sector with non-governmental partners, the private sector and government agencies during the seminar ‘Towards certification of forest by-products in Suriname’. The focus was on the possibilities for certification in the sector, with the aim of guaranteeing the …
The Centers of Expertise, COE, Groen has tested innovative methods of forest monitoring inland for the Sustainable Forest Management Suriname project The Surinamese institutions, the Foundation for Forest Management and Forest Supervision, SBB and Tropenbos Suriname, together with Dutch partners Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein and Cambisol, have tested innovative methods of forest monitoring. This included …
‘There is an urgent need for outlets for the products. Our products deserve to be sold so that we can make a profit from them.’ This was the request of one of the participants in the project “Agroforestry for Empowerment and Improved Land Management” of Tropenbos Suriname, TBS, during the closing of the activity, held …
‘When is the next one?’ ‘The tour could be a little longer.’ ‘I’ll be there again next time.’ ‘Organise these types of events more often, where that Sabi diri quality emerges.’ participants in the Tropenbos Suriname Tree Tour that took place last Sunday. Dozens of people took part in this activity, which took place in …
“We strive to improve the livelihoods of people in the interior,” says Shanaya Vishnudatt, project assistant at Tropenbos Suriname. ‘The focus is on reducing dependence on seasonal crops. We therefore introduce them to agroforestry techniques and provide guidance in applying them to their agricultural land. This allows them to increase and improve their food production.’ …
“Solidarity can be an important element in our projects, strengthening the local economy and promoting a better income for local producers and sustainability,” says Rudi van Kanten, director of Tropenbos Suriname. From april 8 to 11, 2024, the organization participated in a regional workshop on business and finance for forest byproducts, organized by Tropenbos International …
Tropenbos Suriname has produced the report “Assessment Financial Services ‘Upper Suriname’” in the context of the Working Landscapes Programme. With the report written by consultant Leeroy Jack, Tropenbos Suriname discusses the research results with relevant stakeholders. The report is based on research results that show that agro producers face many obstacles in accessing financing for …
Tropenbos Suriname (TBS) is currently involved in the execution of the Local Actors for Change in the Hinterland (LACH) Brownsweg project. The project is carried out on behalf of Conservation International (CI) Suriname in collaboration with the Foundation for Nature Preservation in Suriname (STINASU). The purpose of this project is to mitigate the degradation of …
Training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) was provided for members of the Tropenbos Suriname team and young people from the VSG Within the framework of the project in Securing land tenure rights for Saamaka people of Suriname, through the work of Tropenbos Suriname, the Observatory of Ethnic and Peasant Territories (OTEC) of the Pontificia Universidad …
The natural forests within the territory of the Saamaka tribe in Suriname are threatened by logging and mining companies, without the consent of the Saamaka people. On 28 November 2022, a delegation of Saamaka youths went to Parliament, urging the government to expedite the processing of a law to provide the Saamaka with the legal …
Start: 05 May 2023End: 05 May 2023 ‘Capacity Building Baataliba and Upper Suriname’ aims to strengthen farmers from Baataliba and the Upper Suriname area. The project ‘Capacity Building Baataliba and Upper Suriname (Pokigron-Lespansi 2)’ aims to strengthen the farmers of Baataliba and the Upper Suriname area. On February 15, the signing of an MOU for the ‘Capacity …
Start: 03 March 2023End: 03 March 2023 Pontificia Universidad Javariana (PUJ) Bogotá provides tools to the Saamaka community to govern their territory.. As part of Inclusive Landscape Governance in the working landscape program, Tropenbos Suriname will cooperate with Pontificia Universidad Javariana (PUJ) Bogotá and the Association of Saamaka Authorities (VSG) to provide the Saamaka community with tools …