Suriname National Adaptation Plan 2019-2029

The Suriname National Adaptation Plan 2019-2029 is a national strategic policy instrument that follows a flexible methodological and multi-sectoral approach for the management and reduction of long-term climate risks. The plan was designed with support from the Government of Japan, through the United Nations Development Programme's Japan-Caribbean Climate Change Partnership (UNDP J-CCCP), and is implemented in three phases with different priority sectors: phase 1 (years 1-3) focused on water, forestry, energy, and agriculture; phase 2 (years 3-6) focused on infrastructure, housing, tourism, and mining; and phase 3 (years 7-10) dedicated to maintaining resilience built in the priority sectors of the previous phases. The plan aligns with the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and establishes the groundwork for integrating climate change considerations into national strategic and sectoral planning and budgeting processes. Particular emphasis is placed on urban areas due to increased risks of flooding resulting from a combination of abundant rainfall, poor drainage, and rising sea and river levels.