The WWF Suriname Office co-ordinates conservation efforts across the 3 countries of Suriname, French Guiana (Guyane), and Guyana.
Founded: 1999
WWF in Suriname and the Guianas
Contact
Jerrel Pinas
Communications Officer
WWF Guianas Project Office,
Paramaribo
+597 422357 ext 118
Office Address
WWF Guianas Project Office,
Paramaribo
H.A.E. Arronstraat 63,
Suite D,
E Paramaribo Suriname
+597 42 2357 +597 42 2349
Website
Key Conservation Activities
WWF Conservation Projects in the Guianas Region
Conservation of Guianas Forests...
The Guianas Forests and Environmental Conservation Project (GFECP) focuses on the conservation of the Guayanan Forest Ecoregion. Its primary targets a...
Conserving the natural resources of the Guianas
The Guianas – made up of French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname on the northeast coast of South America – have a rich diversity of coastal mangroves, glob...
Movements of Atlantic Leatherback Turtles - Trans-Oceanic Cooperation for Bycatch Reduction
WWF's gobal programme of work on bycatch, of which this project forms part, aims to mitigate bycatch in a coordinated and strategic manner. The progra...
Conservation News concerning the Guianas Region
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Forests fundamental to effective climate deal
The world’s ability to control climate change could be crippled if global leaders do not support clear and effective targets to arrest deforestation at climate talks in Copenhagen in December, WWF said at the conclusion of a key global foresty summit.
Amazon could prosper thanks to emission payments, be lost without
Global payments for ecological services rendered by the Amazon such as the carbon retaining in its forests could go a long way to preserving them, a new study has found.
WWF to closely monitor outcomes of Guiana gold mining agreement
WWF, long a campaigner against gold mining impacts in the Amazon and Guiana shield, has committed itself to closely watching the outcome of a historic agreement on control of illegal gold miners.
Vague land ownership a factor in Amazon deforestation
A "fragile" land tenure system and "a scarce presence" by the State were identified as key factors in rising Amazon deforestation last week.
13 river, 5 nation river dolphin census to help conservation on two continents
Santiago de Cali, Colombia: A milestone in the protection of the world's engangered river dolphins has been achieved with the successful completion of an ambitious 13 river, five nation census survey of South America's river dolphins.
Climate change speeds up Amazon’s destruction
Report: A vicious cycle of climate change and deforestation could wipe out or severely damage the Amazon forest by 2030.
Sea turtles threatened by rising seas
Sea turtles lay their eggs into the beach sand. Many return to the exact beaches that they were hatched to lay the eggs for the next generation of turtles. But sea level rise due to climate change threatens beach habitat. A new study predicts that turtle reproduction will be hard hit.
WWF Statement on Barama Company Ltd's FSC Certification
WWF presents its main findings after a visit of the Barama Company Ltd (BCL) forest concession in Guyana to observe the company’s on-the-ground response to the suspension of its FSC certificate.
Amazon protection widens into French Guiana
The creation of a new national park in South America's French Guiana will give a much needed boost to tropical forest protection in the Amazon.
WWF Statement on Barama Company Ltd's FSC Certification in Guyana
WWF calls upon Barama Company Ltd to renew its commitment to FSC certification and take all actions necessary to get back into full compliance with the FSC's rigorous environmental, social and economic standards.