An organization to help Suriname grow
with ecological and cultural balance.

A new concept for sustainable growth.

 

An organization to help Suriname grow
with ecological and cultural balance.

A new concept for sustainable growth.

 

An organization to help Suriname grow
with ecological and cultural balance.

A new concept for sustainable growth.

 

An organization to help Suriname grow
with ecological and cultural balance.

A new concept for sustainable growth.

 

An organization to help Suriname grow
with ecological and cultural balance.

A new concept for sustainable growth.

Projects

New models

Develop and implement models to include nature in national development processes.

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Socio-economic Projects

Design and execute socio-economic projects that contribute to GGS’s mission.

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Capacity Building

Build capacity for nationals interested in conservation by organizing training sessions, workshops, seminars and socio-cultural excursions.

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About Green Growth Suriname Foundation

We believe conservation should be people-oriented. Therefore, we built our programs upon, and with respect for, existing social systems. Our projects are designed for growth and are driven by local needs & knowledge to assure sustainable solutions. Green Growth Suriname Foundation’s (GGS) mission is to further advance the people of Suriname’s wellbeing and welfare by conserving the biological and cultural richness of the country. GGS envisions Suriname as a country that recognizes and maintains its ecological and cultural balance, populated by its citizens that are enabled and recognized as cornerstones of a sustainable society.

GGS envisions to achieve its goals by:

  • Developing and implementing models to include nature in national development processes.
  • Designing and executing socio-economic projects that contribute to GGS’s mission
  • Building capacity for nationals interested in conservation by organizing training sessions, workshops, seminars and socio-cultural excursions.

Our board

The organization was established by Surinamese professionals with each more than a decade of experience working in policy and local processes on the nexus of nature and sustainable development in Suriname, and the wider world.

Gwendolyn Smith

Chairperson

Lindsay Goossens

Secretary

Maikel Reeder

Treasurer

Board of Patrons

The Board is supported by a Board of Patrons comprising of a group of selected people with outstanding track records around the globe in conservation, wildlife or socio-economic work. They act as trusted advisors to the board.

Let's talk new concepts for sustainable growth

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