Tag: green

Busi Taki nears season 5. Suriname is amid multiple developments, most significantly a roaring offshore oil & gas industry. Meanwhile, Suriname made multiple national and international commitments for nature and biodiversity protection, including recognizing the original forest guardians: our indigenous and tribal communities. Moreover, Suriname is gearing up for National Elections in May 2025. The question is not only: What is Suriname's Green Agenda?But also, what is the Green Agenda for all other sectors in Suriname? Christio Wijnhard will research how various politicians, the business community, the Government, the judicial authorities and others think about keeping Suriname green with the question: what is your green…

In June 2024, the first phase of a first food forest with a social purpose started in Wanica: providing the community with fruit, especially the children's homes in the immediate area.  Entrepreneur Andrew Baasaron who heard Forest93 Ambassador Christio Wijnhard's idea to create a food forest was immediately enthusiastic. Baasaron, CEO of AMPS, made a plot available to create this food forest and was present with his family to plant the first fruit trees. “It is particularly good for our family to know that together with others we can contribute to making our children in children's homes healthier. We are grateful to have the opportunity…

From March 8-12, 2024 the first Forest93 Ambassador Trip was organised to the indigenous village of Kwamalasamutu in the South of Suriname. Forest93 Ambassadors Lindsey van de Wetering, Christio Wijnhard, Jean-Pierre Veira, SuperSharda and got the opportunity to visit this Trio community. The group was completed with archeologist Irene Meulenberg and entrepreneur Oliver Smith. All participants were enthusiast to visit this community and be inspired for their respective careers and interests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsT3Mo-b0t0 Departure and Arrival of the Forest93 Ambassadors to Kwamalasamutu One of the highlights of the trip would be the visit to the petroglyphs of Werehpai. Due to the low water tides a boat…