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Cover and source: Global Earthquake Model Foundation
This seismic risk profile of Suriname, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
CREWS in the Caribbean
A successful 3,5-year project in the Caribbean has demonstrated the benefits of strong collaboration between development agencies and local partner and of better weather, water and climate services to save lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Concept of climate change technology.
Suriname is taking new initiatives to further its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, implementing the Paris Agreement, and reducing disaster risks.
Pacific Disaster Center
Cover and source: Government of Suriname
This note presents examples of results chains for project teams working on disaster risk management (DRM)-related operations to obtain the gender tag with a focus on exposure and vulnerability, preparedness and coping capacity.
Cover Caribbea
This study supports the implementation of the Country Work Programme for countris in the Caribbean, as well as the design and revisions of other critical national instruments including the National Adaptation Plan.

The State of the Climate Report analyzes Surinames historical climate (1990-2014) and provides climate projections for three time horizons (2020-2044, 2045-2069, 2070-2094) through two emissions scenarios (intermediate/ SSP2-4.5 and severe/ SSP5-8.5)

This desk review aims at evaluating gender-responsive disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in the nine CFR Caribbean countries.
UNICEF's Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office and CDEMA signed a MoU to co-operate on the development of more resilient communities.
United Nations Children's Fund - The Americas and Caribbean Regional Office

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