Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Under UNFCCC.

By virtue of this document the Republic of Suriname submits its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC). The period covered by Suriname’s INDC, as proposed, is up to 2025. The document has a national-scale coverage. The GHGs to be accounted for are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O).
As regards mitigation, the sectors covered in this INDC are Forests and Renewable Energy. Unconditional and conditional contributions are outlined for both sectors. They include measures for sustainable forestry management in an effort to promote multiple use of its forest resources while at the same time exploring options for the payment of forest climate services that its forest provide. A process of REDD+Readiness at the national level and initial steps are being taken to assess the drivers of deforestation and to develop strategy, approaches, and options among the key sectors including agriculture, logging, and mining. Also, estimation of national carbon stocks and the development of a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) System are underway.
Regarding adaptation, Suriname has outlined climate resilience measures as part of the 2012-2016 National Development Plan and is currently undertaking projects and actions as a direct response to climate change.
Total costs for the implementation of the INDC are indicated as well.