[6] Most of the rainforest is still in pristine condition,[7] however it is being threatened by gold mining[8] and logging companies.
[13] 90% of Suriname's human activity is on the Northern coast, which is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and salt water intrusion.
[15] Changing weather and flood events are expect to have significant negative effects on agriculture in the country.
[17][18] The Surinamese government was proactive about updating its Nationally Determined Contributions statement in 2020, second only behind the Climate change in the Marshall Islands.
[4] The major commitments included maintenance of forests as a carbon sink, 35% renewable energy by 2030, and sustainable farming and transportation investments.