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flag Suriname pledges to protect 90% of its rainforests, backed by $20M in donor funding, to combat deforestation and support carbon markets.

flag Suriname has pledged to protect 90% of its tropical forests, far surpassing the global 30% conservation target, during Climate Week in New York. flag The move highlights the nation’s role as a major carbon sink, with 93% of its land covered in primary rainforest. flag A coalition of donors committed $20 million to support the initiative, aiming to boost ecotourism and the carbon credit market. flag Conservationists praise the pledge as a regional benchmark, especially amid rising Amazon deforestation. flag However, experts and Indigenous leaders stress that enforcement is critical, warning of threats from illegal mining, logging, and roadbuilding. flag They emphasize that Indigenous and Maroon communities must be recognized as legal guardians of the land and that sustainable alternatives to resource extraction are essential for lasting success.

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