Suriname pledges to shield 90% of forests, far beyond global conservation goal

The announcement came during Climate Week in New York City. Foreign Minister Melvin W.J. Bouva delivered the pledge on behalf of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, who took office two months ago. Suriname already has the world’s highest share of forest cover, with about 93% of its land blanketed...

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