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Suriname’s Agricultural Ascent: A Vision for the Future

eyesonsuriname Suriname stands at the cusp of an agricultural revolution, one that promises to transform its verdant landscapes into a powerhouse of food production for the Caribbean region. The Regional Entrepreneur Acceleration Program (REAP) is the catalyst for this transformation, offering a beacon of hope and a roadmap to prosperity. Unleashing Potential with REAP The…
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More than 20 million in Latin America and the Caribbean are threatened by climate change.

More than 40 million in Latin America and the Caribbean are threatened by climate change.

Adequate Measures expected eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 29 May 2024 – Tens of millions of people living in low-elevation coastal areas in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing the consequences of extreme weather events that threaten their lives and livelihoods and the hospitals they depend on, according to a new study by UNFPA, the UN Population Fund. …
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A conversation with H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, president of Suriname, chair of the Caribbean Community

A conversation with H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, president of Suriname, chair of the Caribbean Community

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are on the frontlines of the impacts of climate change, the energy crisis, inflation, and food insecurity. Inflation has reached more than 6 percent, electricity costs for Caribbean citizens are double the average for US citizens, and climate change is expected to cost the region almost $22 billion annually by 2050.…
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