CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (CBD)

Art.1

General provisions on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use are reflected in the legal framework.

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Planning Act 1973	Planning Act 1973 Art. 3 (3): In general, spatial conditions must be created for the maintenance of a healthy environment, including by safeguarding nature reserves and recreational space in accordance with the future size of the population, as well as by keeping it clean of soil, water and air. Art. 7 (1c) [extract]: On the maps of a national development program, the following can be indicated, among other things: special management areas, i.e. areas for which a special form of management is considered desirable by or on behalf of the government [...]
Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)	Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25) Art. 2: It is prohibited to catch, kill, attempt to catch, attempt to kill protected animals, have in one's possession, have dead or alive for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, purchase, to trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import, or export. Art.3 : It is prohibited to have in one's possession hides, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts of protected animals, whether prepared or not, as well as the products made therefrom, for sale or for delivery, to offer for sale, to sell, to sell. buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export. Art.4: It is prohibited from the birds protected in Article 1: a.to take out, destroy, hold, hold for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver or transport eggs; b. deliberately disturbing, destroying or removing nests. Art.8: It is prohibited: a. to hunt for animal species other than those referred to in Article 6, unless this is expressly permitted on the basis of other provisions included in this Act; b. to hunt for "game" or by means of nets for birds belonging to the "cage animal species" other than in possession of a valid hunting license or special permit; c. To hunt with shotguns other than those suitable and intended to be hand-supported and shoulder-operated only and of caliber not greater than 12; d. to hunt by means other than those specified by State Order; e. to hunt outside the hunting times specified by State Order;
Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44)	Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44) Art. 2: Without prejudice to the provisions of article 4 and article 5, sub a and c, it is prohibited within Suriname to fish other than with a fishing rod or with a hand line, unless a written permit to be issued by or on behalf of the Director can be submitted. Art. 4: In the interest of protecting the fish stock, the Minister may lay down rules regarding the number and type of fishing rods and / or hand lines intended for fishing, as well as the numbers of fish, to be determined separately for each species if necessary, which, may be captured or killed during a period open to fishing for such fish. Art.5: It is prohibited: a. to buy, exchange, accept as a gift, have, sell, deliver or transport fish below the size determined by or pursuant by State Order; b. destroy, disturb, take away, buy, sell, deliver, transport, keep eggs or egg nests of fish species, and have them in stock for sale or delivery; c. buy, exchange, accept as a gift, sell, deliver or transport fish during the closed time established by or pursuant by State Order, or during that time for sale or delivery or from four days after the commencing until the end of that time for any other reason.
Constitution of the Republic of Suriname (S.B. 1987 no. 116)	Constitution of the Republic of Suriname (S.B. 1987 no. 116) Art.6 g: the State shall provide for conditions for the protection of nature and maintaining the ecological balance.
Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28)	Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28) Art. 4(1) [extract]: All mining work activities will be carried out in the most efficient way, […] using skillfully advanced technology and efficient equipment in compliance with applicable safety standards [...] in general as well as standards for the protection of ecosystems.
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 9 (1) [extract]: Everyone on the territory of the State of Suriname must observe sufficient care for the environment [...]
Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)	Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26) Art.1 [extract]: For the protection and preservation of the natural resources [...], the President […],to designate land and waters belonging to national domain as a nature reserve. Art. 5 (a): In a nature reserve it is prohibited to: (a) deliberately or by negligence cause damage to the soil conditions, natural beauty, fauna, flora or perform actions, thereby detracting the value from the reserve as such;
Plant Protection Act 2020	Plant Protection Act 2020 Art. 5 (3 a): The Minister can protect plant resources and the environment on the advice of the Service: (a) Take actions to prevent release and dissemination from pests;
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 1: The Minister is responsible for forest management, which is aimed at a rational use of the forest as a self-regenerable natural resource in such a way that: a) the stabilizing influence of the forest on the natural environment, in particular the soil, water, flora and fauna, is not affected and thus the fundamental natural requirements for preserving the live ability of Suriname are safeguarded. b) the benefits to be obtained from forest exploitation will be optimal from a national-economic point of view, in particular with a view to the desired differentiation of industry, increasing employment and the distribution of economic activity throughout the country; the recreational and other social functions of the forest are preserved and further developed.

Art.1

The mechanisms for sharing the benefits generated by the use of genetic resources (including those related to wildlife) are enshrined in the legal framework (satisfactory access to genetic resources and appropriate transfer of technology).

Art.2

The legal framework provides for a definition of “sustainable use.”

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Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 18: In cases where Suriname is party to an international agreement concerning environmental management, the NMA will work in close cooperation with relevant ministries or other government bodies: a. Initiate legislative proposals, with the aim to implement the ratified agreement and to enable the State of Suriname to fulfill its obligations and to lay claim to the rights resulting from being a party. b. Identification of other suitable measures for implementation of the ratified agreement.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 1: In the provisions of or pursuant to this Act the following definitions apply: (p): Sustainable logging: logging conducted in accordance with the principles of good forest management, which can be continued for an indefinite period of time without damage to the other functions referred to under g of this article;

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Environmental Framework Act

Environmental Framework Act
Art. 18: In cases where Suriname is party to an international agreement concerning environmental management, the NMA will work in close cooperation with relevant ministries or other government bodies:
a. Initiate legislative proposals, with the aim to implement the ratified agreement and to enable the State of Suriname to fulfill its obligations and to lay claim to the rights resulting from being a party.
b. Identification of other suitable measures for implementation of the ratified agreement.

Forest Management Act 1992

Forest Management Act 1992
Art. 1: In the provisions of or pursuant to this Act the following definitions apply:
(p): Sustainable logging: logging conducted in accordance with the principles of good forest management, which can be continued for an indefinite period of time without damage to the other functions referred to under g of this article;

Art.2

The legal framework provides for a definition of “in situ and ex situ conservation.”

Art.2

The legal framework defines biodiversity as the variability of living organisms from all sources and includes not only diversity within species and between species but also that of the ecosystems and ecological complexes of which they are part.

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National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP)	National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) 2012-2016 Chapter 2.1 What is biodiversity [extract]: The concept of biodiversity is used to denote the huge variety of living beings, of communities in which these live together and of genetic material. Most biologists consider people as an integral part of biodiversity, but the general public considers biodiversity rather as the living nature exclusive of people. Biodiversity can be seen as the variety of living, biological resources, at three levels: 1.The diversity of ecosystems, such as the sea, the rivers and creeks and the forests and savannas. […] 2. The diversity of living beings or biological species, particularly plant and animal species, but also mushrooms and micro-organisms that are part of communities. […] 3. The diversity of genetic material or genes, the information building blocks of the biological species.[…]
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 1: For the application of the provisions of or by virtue of the Act the following is understood to mean: (n) environment: The cohesion of the living and nonliving environment of man, animals and plants inclusive of the social and economic aspects in the broadest sense of the word; (s) environmental quality: The importance of the environment for biodiversity in general and for man in particular. Consequently, it also pertains to the value of the environment for human health and safety, as well as to the value of the environment for all kinds of human forms of use and the own values of the environment irrespective of such forms of use; Art. 18: In cases where Suriname is party to an international agreement concerning environmental management, the NMA will work in close cooperation with relevant ministries or other government bodies: a. Initiate legislative proposals, with the aim to implement the ratified agreement and to enable the State of Suriname to fulfill its obligations and to lay claim to the rights resulting from being a party. b. Identification of other suitable measures for implementation of the ratified agreement.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 1: In the provisions of or pursuant to this Act the following definitions apply: (g) [extract]: Forest: any land overgrown with trees, shrubs and other vegetation that is suitable for harvesting and / or collection of forest by-products and / or is useful for soil protection, maintenance of the stability of the environment or recreation, including all land that has been reforested or that, in the opinion of the Minister, can be made useful in the future for the realization of these purposes, all this with the exception of […] Art. 1 (h): Permanent forest: forest that must be permanently maintained in the interest of sustainable timber extraction and / or sustainable collection of forest by-products and / or the continuation of any ecological, protective or recreational function. Permanent forest includes permanent production forest, forest shelter belt and specially protected forest; Art. 1 (j): Forest shelter belt: permanent forest that, due to its location, has an important stabilizing influence on the natural environment, in particular on the soil and water management; Art. 1 (k): Specially protected forest: permanent forest that has a special scientific, educational, cultural or recreational function because of its location, the composition of flora and / or fauna or aesthetic value;

Art.3

The legal framework reflects the responsibility to ensure that activities within the country jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.

Art.5

The legal framework allows for the cooperation with other Contracting Parties, directly or, where appropriate, through competent international organizations, in respect of areas beyond national jurisdiction and on other matters of mutual interest, for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.

Art.6 (a)

National strategies, plans or programmes for the management and sustainable use of biological diversity (including wildlife) exist, or the legal framework allows for their development and/or adaptation.

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National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP)	National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) [extract]: The eight objectives of the present action plan are […]: 1. Conservation of biodiversity; 2. Sustainable use of biodiversity; 3. Regulated access to genetic material and associated knowledge, with fair and equitable sharing of benefits; 4. Knowledge acquisition through research and monitoring; 5. Capacity building; 6. Raising awareness and empowerment through education and communication; 7. Cooperation at local and international level; and 8. Sustainable financing.
Policy Development Plan 2017-2021	Policy Development Plan Part 1 2017-2021 [extract]: Given […], the following development goal has been formulated for Suriname within the national environmental strategy: Adapted legislation and increased environmental awareness of the public, policy planners and decision-makers in the private and public sectors ensure the responsible use of nature and the resources it provides and promote planned environmental restoration.
National Biodiversity Strategy	National Biodiversity Strategy Seven objectives are distinguished in the National Biodiversity Strategy (NBS), which are described as follows: 1. “Biodiversity will be conserved in Suriname through protection and enhancement of habitats and species at local, regional and national scales; 2. The sustainable uses for biological resources will be enacted in local and national economies; 3. Research and education will be applied to create access to environmentally sound and safe development, transfer, handling and use of biotechnology and modified organisms, and increased benefit sharing among all citizens for these resources; 4. Access to genetic resources and the associated traditional knowledge and fair and equitable benefit sharing; 5. Institutional capacity will be enhanced to sustainably manage and monitor biodiversity; 6. Education and communication opportunities will be strengthened to improve the awareness of biodiversity conservation planning, management and monitoring at local and national levels; and 7. Local participation by communities, scientific community and business in biodiversity planning, management and monitoring will be enhanced as well as the participation with other countries, by strategic alliance with members of, among others - the Amazon Cooperation Treaty, SIDS and CARICOM.”
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art 10 (1): The Government sets out its policy with regard to the environment in the environmental strategy as laid down in the Suriname Development Plan. (2) [extract]: The environmental strategy as included in the Development Plan is further elaborated by the NMA into a national environmental policy plan […] Art. 11 [extract]: (1) National environmental policy is determined on the basis of national development priorities as well as international and regional agreements aimed at protecting the environment and guaranteeing a healthy environment. (2)National environmental policy aims to promote sustainable development by means of a balanced balance between the natural environment and the living environment on the one hand, economic, social and environmental aspects on the other. (3)National environmental policy is based on the following priorities: a. protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the environment with a view to achieving sustainable development, as well as compensation for negative effects on the environment; b. inventory, protection and regulation of endemic flora, fauna and traditional and medicinal knowledge in accordance with national and international treaty rules; c. framing the roles, powers and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental actors in environment-related activities in order to have concerted implementation on the basis of national environmental policy […] e. the determination, enforcement, supervision and compliance with the environment-related legal rules […] Art. 12 (2): The National Environmental Policy Plan contains the essentials of the environmental policy to be pursued, in particular the protection, preservation, improvement and rehabilitation of the environment and the realization of sustainable development. Art. 13 (1): The National Environmental Policy Plan is established for a period of five years and is aligned with the Development Plan. Art. 14 (1): The National Environmental Policy Plan is elaborated in environmental programs. Art. 15 (1): The District Commissioners, in consultation with the Ministry of Regional Development and the NMA, establish a District Environmental Program for the district under their jurisdiction.

Art.6 (b)

The conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity is integrated into and reflected in other relevant sectoral and cross-sectoral national policies.

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Agricultural Policy 2020-2025	Agricultural Policy 2020-2025 [extract]: Agricultural policy objectives: 1. Guaranteeing national food security; 2. Guaranteeing food safety in accordance with (inter) national health and food safety standards [...] 4. Promotion of sustainable and innovative production systems linked to agribusiness (processing, marketing and climate change).
Policy Note Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment	Policy Note Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment [extract]: The Ministry of ROM has the general objective: [...] Ensuring an optimal, sustainable and coordinated application and utilization of the resources soil, water, air and biodiversity and ecosystems in our territory, in which people and the environment are central.
	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation - POLICY NOTE 2020 -2025 [extract]: Based on the national development goals, the desired and necessary geopolitical positioning, foreign policy and national policy will focus on the following themes: [...] - Modern environmentally friendly development: investing in green development as a modern production sector

Art.7 (a)

The legal framework allows for the identification of components of biological diversity important for its conservation and sustainable use, having regard to the indicative list of categories set down in Annex I (ecosystems and habitats, species, genomes and genes).

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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)	Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25) Art. 2: It is prohibited to catch, kill, attempt to catch, attempt to kill protected animals, have in one's possession, have dead or alive for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, purchase, to trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import, or export. Art.3 : It is prohibited to have in one's possession hides, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts of protected animals, whether prepared or not, as well as the products made therefrom, for sale or for delivery, to offer for sale, to sell, to sell. buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export. Art.4: It is prohibited from the birds protected in Article 1: a.to take out, destroy, hold, hold for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver or transport eggs; b. deliberately disturbing, destroying or removing nests. Art.8: It is prohibited: a. to hunt for animal species other than those referred to in Article 6, unless this is expressly permitted on the basis of other provisions included in this Act; b. to hunt for "game" or by means of nets for birds belonging to the "cage animal species" other than in possession of a valid hunting license or special permit; c. To hunt with shotguns other than those suitable and intended to be hand-supported and shoulder-operated only and of caliber not greater than 12; d. to hunt by means other than those specified by State Order; e. to hunt outside the hunting times specified by State Order;
Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44)	Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44) Art. 4: In the interest of protecting the fish stock, the Minister may lay down rules regarding the number and type of fishing rods and / or hand lines intended for fishing, as well as the numbers of fish, to be determined separately for each species if necessary, which, may be captured or killed during a period open to fishing for such fish.
State Order Kabo specially protected forest	State Order Kabo specially protected forest Art. 1 [extract]: To carry out scientific activities is considered special protected forest designated the next area belonging to the state domain, which is located in the district of Para, presumably large 1150 hectares, forming part of the forestry area no, 424 b […]
Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)	Nature Conservation Act Art.2: To be designated as a nature reserve, an area must meet the following requirements: that it deserves government protection by virtue of alternating nature and landscape beauty and / or by the presence of scientifically or culturally important flora, fauna and geological objects.
Jarikaba Protected Area State Order	Jarikaba Protected Area State Order Art. 1 [extract]: In order to prevent the spread and control of an established disease among the banana plantation in Jarikaba in the district of Saramacca, the area in the radius of +/- 5 km from Jarikaba as described below is declared a protected area until further notice, i.e. the area bounded by [...]
State Order Mapane specially protected forest	State Order Mapane specially protected forest Art. 1 [extract]: The following area belonging to the state domain, presumably large 2,173 hectares, currently known as site no. 143 a, […], is designated as a specially protected forest for scientific activities.

Art.7 (b)

The legal framework allows for the monitoring, through sampling and other techniques, of the components of biological diversity identified pursuant to subparagraph (a) above, paying particular attention to those requiring urgent conservation measures and those which offer the greatest potential for sustainable use.

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State Order Kabo specially protected forest	State Order Kabo specially protected forest Art. 1 [extract]: To carry out scientific activities is considered special protected forest designated the next area belonging to the state domain, which is located in the district of Para, presumably large 1150 hectares, forming part of the forestry area no, 424 b […]
Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)	Nature Conservation Act Art.6: The prohibitions referred to in Articles 4 and 5 shall not apply to persons appointed by the Head of the Suriname Forest Service, to whom a special license has been granted or an order has been given, with due observance of the conditions set by the Head, for performing one or more acts referred in the mentioned article for scientific, educational, cultural or other purposes.
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 16 (1): The NMA (National Environmental Authority) publishes a scientific report centrally every four years in which the evaluation is included of the previous four years and which describes the intended development of the quality of the environment over a period of time to be indicated by the NMA at least for the next ten years.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 9 (1): In order to achieve a rational use of the forest as a natural resource, the Minister establishes a forest inventory program for the areas that have already been opened for forest exploitation or that may be important for this in the future.
State Order Mapane specially protected forest	State Order Mapane specially protected forest Art. 1 [extract]:The following area belonging to the state domain, presumably large 2,173 hectares, currently known as site no. 143 a, […], is designated as a specially protected forest for scientific activities.

Art.7 (c)

The legal framework allows for the identification of processes and categories of activities having or likely to have significant adverse impacts on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and for the monitoring of their effects through sampling and other techniques.

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Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 22 (1): The activities that may have adverse effects on the environment and for which the NMA is authorized to require an environmental impact analysis (EIA) are established by state decree. Art. 24 (2): The NMA is authorized to conduct or commission a strategic environmental impact analysis (SEA) with regard to a proposed government policy plan or government program. Art. 25: The following shall be laid down by state orders: a. Criteria and the procedures to be followed to determine whether a proposed project either individually or in combination with other developments or due to anthropogenic processes such as climate change, show the effect of adversely impacting the environment, as a result of which an EIA or SEA is or may be required. b. The procedures to determine the framework in which the Environmental Impact Assessment shall have to be conducted. c. The minimum requirements an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must meet as far as substance is concerned, to be presented to the Environmental Authority. d. The qualifications, education, knowledge and experience, persons in charge of the implementation of an Environmental Impact Assessment must meet. e. The procedures for public participation in the EIA process. f. The criteria and the procedures for evaluating the EIR by or on behalf of the Environmental Authority. g. The measures to prevent, mitigate and monitor the adverse impact on the environment of a proposed project or proposed activity. h. The charges the licensing applicant is due in connection with the EIA process.

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Environmental Framework Act

Environmental Framework Act
Art. 22 (1): The activities that may have adverse effects on the environment and for which the NMA is authorized to require an environmental impact analysis (EIA) are established by state decree.
Art. 24 (2): The NMA is authorized to conduct or commission a strategic environmental impact analysis (SEA) with regard to a proposed government policy plan or government program.
Art. 25: The following shall be laid down by state orders:
a. Criteria and the procedures to be followed to determine whether a proposed project either individually or in combination with other developments or due to anthropogenic processes such as climate change, show the effect of adversely impacting the environment, as a result of which an EIA or SEA is or may be required.
b. The procedures to determine the framework in which the Environmental Impact Assessment shall have to be conducted.
c. The minimum requirements an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must meet as far as substance is concerned, to be presented to the Environmental Authority.
d. The qualifications, education, knowledge and experience, persons in charge of the implementation of an Environmental Impact Assessment must meet.
e. The procedures for public participation in the EIA process.
f. The criteria and the procedures for evaluating the EIR by or on behalf of the Environmental Authority.
g. The measures to prevent, mitigate and monitor the adverse impact on the environment of a proposed project or proposed activity.
h. The charges the licensing applicant is due in connection with the EIA process.

Art.7 (d)

The legal framework allows for the collection and organization of data derived from identification and monitoring activities pursuant to subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of article 7 of CBD, by any mechanism.

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State Order Kabo specially protected forest	State Order Kabo specially protected forest Art. 1 [extract]: To carry out scientific activities is considered special protected forest designated the next area belonging to the state domain, which is located in the district of Para, presumably large 1150 hectares, forming part of the forestry area no, 424 b […]
Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)	Nature Conservation Act Art.6: The prohibitions referred to in Articles 4 and 5 shall not apply to persons appointed by the Head of the Suriname Forest Service, to whom a special license has been granted or an order has been given, with due observance of the conditions set by the Head, for performing one or more acts referred in the mentioned article for scientific, educational, cultural or other purposes.
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 16 (1): The NMA (National Environmental Authority) publishes a scientific report centrally every four years in which the evaluation is included of the previous four years and which describes the intended development of the quality of the environment over a period of time to be indicated by the NMA at least for the next ten years.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 9 (1): In order to achieve a rational use of the forest as a natural resource, the Minister establishes a forest inventory program for the areas that have already been opened for forest exploitation or that may be important for this in the future.
State Order Mapane specially protected forest	State Order Mapane specially protected forest Art. 1 [extract]: The following area belonging to the state domain, presumably large 2,173 hectares, currently known as site no. 143 a, […], is designated as a specially protected forest for scientific activities.

Art.8 (a)

The legal framework allows for the creation of a system of protected areas or areas where special measures are taken to conserve biological diversity.

Art.8 (b)

The legal framework allows for the development of guidelines for the selection, establishment and management of protected areas or areas where special measures are taken to conserve biological diversity.

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Ministerial Order Guidelines for land issuance in the estuarine management areas	Ministerial Order “ Guidelines for land issuance in the estuarine management areas" Art 3 (1): The Head of the Department of the Domains also sends all requests for land in the Estuarine Management Areas for advice to the Head of the Land Forest Management Department (Nature Management Department). (2) After receiving the request, the Head of the Land Forest Management Department (Nature Management Department) will issue a written advice to the Head of the Domain Department. Art. 4: The following general conditions also apply to the issue of domain land in the Estuarine Management Areas: a. A strip of 500 meters of free domain land on both sides of the rivers and 200 meters on both sides of large creeks in the Estuarine Management Areas intended for designation as protective forest or specially protected forest, as referred to in Article 1 of the Forest Management Act, is NOT available for issue. b. The extraction of water from the estuarine swamps is NOT permitted. c. The discharge of water with residues of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.) into the estuarine swamps is NOT allowed.
Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)	Nature Conservation Act Art. 1: For the protection and preservation of the natural resources present in Suriname, the President may, after hearing the Council of State, designate land and waters belonging to the Land Domain as a nature reserve by Order. Art.2: To be designated as a nature reserve, an area must meet the following requirements: that it deserves government protection by virtue of alternating nature and landscape beauty and / or by the presence of scientifically or culturally important flora, fauna and geological objects.

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Ministerial Order Guidelines for land issuance in the estuarine management areas

Ministerial Order “ Guidelines for land issuance in the estuarine management areas"
Art 3 (1): The Head of the Department of the Domains also sends all requests for land in the Estuarine Management Areas for advice to the Head of the Land Forest Management Department (Nature Management Department). (2) After receiving the request, the Head of the Land Forest Management Department (Nature Management Department) will issue a written advice to the Head of the Domain Department.
Art. 4: The following general conditions also apply to the issue of domain land in the Estuarine Management Areas:
a. A strip of 500 meters of free domain land on both sides of the rivers and 200 meters on both sides of large creeks in the Estuarine Management Areas intended for designation as protective forest or specially protected forest, as referred to in Article 1 of the Forest Management Act, is NOT available for issue.
b. The extraction of water from the estuarine swamps is NOT permitted.
c. The discharge of water with residues of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.) into the estuarine swamps is NOT allowed.

Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)

Nature Conservation Act
Art. 1: For the protection and preservation of the natural resources present in Suriname, the President may, after hearing the Council of State, designate land and waters belonging to the Land Domain as a nature reserve by Order.
Art.2: To be designated as a nature reserve, an area must meet the following requirements: that it deserves government protection by virtue of alternating nature and landscape beauty and / or by the presence of scientifically or culturally important flora, fauna and geological objects.

Art.8 (c)

The legal framework allows for the regulation or management of biological resources important for the conservation of biodiversity, within or outside protected areas, to ensure their conservation and sustainable use.

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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)	Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25) Art. 15 [extract]: It is prohibited to import or transit the wild animals as well as eggs, eggshells, alive or dead, prepared or not, or derivate, when these are illegally obtained, prepared or transported, exported from the country of export, unless the contrary is proofed […]
Act on the Movement of Goods (S.B. 2003 no.85)	Act on the Movement of Goods (S.B. 2003 no.85) Art. 3 (2a): By State Order, general measures can be taken with regards to traffic of goods when these are taken amongst others in the light of protection of persons, animals or plants, the environment, etc Art. 3 (3): stipulates that by virtue of a State Order, a negative list can be determined for the import and export of goods, namely: a. for goods for which import and export is prohibited b. for goods for which the import and export requires a permit c. goods for which the import and export requires a special treatment. Art.4 (1): International standards or guidelines with regards to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures can be taken by virtue of State Order to protect human, animal and plant health Art. 5 (1): For protection of national safety, quality of goods, health and life of humans, animals and plants, measures can be taken with regards the import and export of goods, based on technical regulations and international standards.
Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44)	Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44) Art. 4: The Minister may prescribe regulations to protect the fish stock and set for each fish species, the allowable amount of fish to be catched or killed during open seasons. Art. 5: It is prohibited to: 1.buy, exchange, receive as gift, sell, deliver or transport fish under a certain measurement set by State Order 2.to destroy, disrupt, take away, to buy, to sell, deliver, carry, among themselves, and for sale or delivery to stock, of eggs or egg nests of species. 3.buy, exchange, a gift to take to sell, deliver, carry, of fish during closing seasons
Constitution of the Republic of Suriname (S.B. 1987 no. 116)	Constitution of the Republic of Suriname (S.B. 1987 no. 116) Article 6: The social objectives of the State are aimed at: (g): creating and adapting conditions necessary for the protection of nature and to maintain the ecological balance. Article 41: Natural riches and resources are property of the nation and shall be used to promote economic, social and cultural development. The nation has the inalienable right to take complete possession of its natural resources in order to utilize them to the benefit of the economic, social and cultural development of Suriname.
Fish Inspection Sate Order	Fish Inspection Sate Order Art. 6 (1) [extract]: The following fishery products may not be placed on the market, namely: a. poisonous species of the following families […] c. endangered species protected by the March 3, 1975 […] on international trade in endangered and wild fauna and flora […] e. live fishery products that do not meet the standards to be determined by [...]
Game State Order 2002	Game State Order 2002 Art. 7: Import, introduction from the sea, transit or export of animals for hunt and cage species and parts or products thereof, including eggs, is permitted only under the following conditions: a.the director or the head of SFS or his deputy allows maximum numbers of animals (quota) fixed annually for commercial and non-commercial trade b.import, introduction from the sea, transit or export of said animals, and parts or products thereof, including eggs, is only allowed with a permit issued by the head or director or his deputy. This permit may contain further conditions.
Ministerial Order on Marketable E.A. Wood species	Ministerial Order on Marketable and other Wood species Art.5: The wood species that are prohibited to be felled are listed in appendix C of the Ministerial Order
Fish Inspection Act	Fish Inspection Act Art. 14: Only fish products which are declared to be suitable for consumption can be offered for import and export.
Amendment of Fish inspection State Order	Amendment of Fish inspection State Order Art 6.1: In the Fish Inspection State Order (S.B. 2002 no.9), article 6.1 under a after Canthigasteridea is supplemented with Gempylidae
Plant Protection Act 2020	Plant Protection Act 2020 Art. 5 (1): Unless otherwise provided in this Act, import and transit is prohibited of: a) plants, b) vegetable products and; c) other regulated goods Art. 5 (3): For the protection of plant resources and the environment, the Minister may, on the advice of the Agency: a) take action to prevent the introduction and spread of pests; b. declare a phytosanitary emergency in cases such as described in Article 18 paragraph 1. Art. 6 [extract]: For the import and transit of the plants, plant products and other regulated goods is required: 1. a permission for import and transit [...] 2. an original phytosanitary certificate, issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin,[...] 3. for processed frozen fruit and vegetables, only import authorization is required.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 4: The forest can be divided into permanent forest, forest to be cleared once and forest to be preserved for the time being. Art. 5 (2): When designating permanent forest, a distinction can be made between permanent production forest, forest shelter belt and specially protected forest. Art.8: Deforestation or reclamation of forest to be temporarily maintained is prohibited, even if it forms part of community forest. Art.14 (c): Further regulations may be issued by the Minister with regard to: a.the designation of certain types of wood as marketable according to established harvesting standards; b. the establishment of a minimum trunk diameter for certain tree species, below which specimens of these species may not be felled; c. the prohibition or restrictive conditions within the felling of certain types of wood. Art. 49 (4): It is prohibited to trade, import, transit, export or transport timber, timber products, Non-Timber Forest Products or therewith manufactured in violation of for Suriname binding conventions on forest management, logging, the primary wood processing sector and endangered species of wild plants.
State Order amending the State Order Negative List (S.B. 1999 no.34)	State Order amending the State Order Negative List (S.B. 1999 no.34) Art.1 (B1): Article 3 is amended as follows: Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: The import of the following goods is only permitted after a permit has been obtained: (8) Animals and plants, their parts, their products and their eggs, of species occurring in the wild; (10) Animals, animal products and products of animal origin; (12) Seed, propagating material and top soil. Art. 1 (B2): Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: The export of the following goods is only permitted after obtaining an authorization: (1) Roundwood; (2) Pole wood, round or trimmed; (6) Forest by-products (7) Medicinal herbs and plants (10) Plants and animals, parts thereof for commercial use as medicines, fragrances, colors, flavors, operating resources and the like (for bioprospecting); (11) Animals and plants, their parts, their products and their eggs, of species occurring in the wild; Art. 1 (C1): Article 4 is amended as follows: Paragraph 1 is amended as follows: The import of the following goods is permitted only after a certificate has been issued to that effect: (3) Microorganisms (bacteria, yeast and fungi);

Art.8 (d)

The legal framework allows for the protection of ecosystems and natural habitats, and for the maintenance of viable populations of species in natural surroundings.

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Planning Act 1973	Planning Act 1973 Art. 7 (1c) [extract]: On the maps of a national development program, the following can be indicated, among other things: special management areas, i.e. areas for which a special form of management is considered desirable by or on behalf of the government [...]
Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)	Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25) Art. 2: It is prohibited to catch, kill, attempt to catch, attempt to kill protected animals, have in one's possession, have dead or alive for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, purchase, to trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import, or export. Art.3 : It is prohibited to have in one's possession hides, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts of protected animals, whether prepared or not, as well as the products made therefrom, for sale or for delivery, to offer for sale, to sell, to sell. buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export. Art.4: It is prohibited from the birds protected in Article 1: a.to take out, destroy, hold, hold for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver or transport eggs; b. deliberately disturbing, destroying or removing nests. Art.8: It is prohibited: a. to hunt for animal species other than those referred to in Article 6, unless this is expressly permitted on the basis of other provisions included in this Act; b. to hunt for "game" or by means of nets for birds belonging to the "cage animal species" other than in possession of a valid hunting license or special permit; c. To hunt with shotguns other than those suitable and intended to be hand-supported and shoulder-operated only and of caliber not greater than 12; d. to hunt by means other than those specified by State Order; e. to hunt outside the hunting times specified by State Order; Art. 11: Rules can be set by State Order regarding: a. The times during which the hunt for animals belonging to the "game and cage species" is open or closed; b. the method by which the lawful hunt is to be carried out and the nature of the hunting means to be employed; c. the number of specimens of each game species and "cage animal" that may be acquired, killed or transported on a hunt by hunting license
Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44)	Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44) Art. 2: Without prejudice to the provisions of article 4 and article 5, sub a and c, it is prohibited within Suriname to fish other than with a fishing rod or with a hand line, unless a written permit to be issued by or on behalf of the Director can be submitted. Art. 4: In the interest of protecting the fish stock, the Minister may lay down rules regarding the number and type of fishing rods and / or hand lines intended for fishing, as well as the numbers of fish, to be determined separately for each species if necessary, which, may be captured or killed during a period open to fishing for such fish Art.5: It is prohibited: a. to buy, exchange, accept as a gift, have, sell, deliver or transport fish below the size determined by or pursuant to a State Order; b. destroy, disturb, take away, buy, sell, deliver, transport, keep eggs or egg nests of fish species, and have them in stock for sale or delivery; c. buy, exchange, accept as a gift, sell, deliver or transport fish during the closed time established by or pursuant to State Order, or during that time for sale or delivery or from four days after commencing until the end of that time for any other reason.
Ministerial Order to designate North Saramacca as a Multiple Use Management Area	Ministerial Order to designate North Saramacca as a Multiple Use Management Area Art. 1A [extract]: From now on, to make the coastal strip between the eastern district boundary of the Saramacca district and the Coppename river […] available to the Ministry of Natural Resources with the aim of rational management of this area.
Ministerial Order Guidelines for land issuance in the estuarine management areas	Ministerial Order “ Guidelines for land issuance in the estuarine management areas" Art 3 (1): The Head of the Department of the Domains also sends all requests for land in the Estuarine Management Areas for advice to the Head of the Land Forest Management Department (Nature Management Department). (2) After receiving the request, the Head of the Land Forest Management Department (Nature Management Department) will issue a written advice to the Head of the Domain Department. Art. 4: The following general conditions also apply to the issue of domain land in the Estuarine Management Areas: a. A strip of 500 meters of free domain land on both sides of the rivers and 200 meters on both sides of large creeks in the Estuarine Management Areas intended for designation as protective forest or specially protected forest, as referred to in Article 1 of the Forest Management Act, is NOT available for issue. b. The extraction of water from the estuarine swamps is NOT permitted. c. The discharge of water with residues of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.) into the estuarine swamps is NOT allowed.
Game State Order 2002	Game State Order 2002 Art. 3 (1): Hunting of game and cage animal species is permitted during the times specified in Appendices II and III Art. 4 (1): The permitted number of specimens per game and cage species is determined as specified in Annexes II and III. Art. 8 (1) [extract]: Without prejudice to the provisions of articles […], the Hunting Act 1954 is applicable for the entire territory of the Republic of Suriname, including the territorial sea, […]
Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)	Nature Conservation Act Art. 1: For the protection and preservation of the natural resources present in Suriname, the President may, after hearing the Council of State, designate land and waters belonging to the Land Domain as a nature reserve by Order.
Ministerial Order to designate North Coronie as Multiple Use Management Area	Ministerial Order to designate North Coronie as Multiple Use Management Area Art. 1 A [extract]: From now on, to make the coastal strip between the Coppename River and the Burnside Canal […] available to the Ministry of Natural Resources with the aim of rational management of this area.
Fish Stock Protection State Order 1961	Fish Stock Protection State Order 1961 Art. 1: For the fish species to be mentioned, the time stated after them is declared closed: For all kwie-kwie (Hoplosternum littorale) species the time from April 1 to July 15 of each year. Art. 2 [extract]: For the fish species to be mentioned, the size stated after them is prescribed […]X
Ministerial Order to designate Bigi Pan as Multiple Use Management Area	Ministerial Order to designate Bigi Pan as Multiple Use Management Area Art. I A [extract]: From now on the Bigi Pan area between Burnside and the mouth of the Corantijn River […] will be made available to the Ministry of Natural Resources with the aim of rational management of this area.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 15 (1): The Minister is responsible for effective protection of the forest and in particular for taking the measures required to prevent and combat forest fires. Art. 15 (2): The Minister can restrict or prohibit access to areas where there is a risk of forest fires. Likewise, he may prohibit or restrict the use of naked flames in these areas. Art.16 (5): No exploration permit or concession is granted for areas designated as protective forest or specially protected forest.
Ministerial Order to designate North Commewijne/Marowijne as Multiple Use Management Area	Ministerial Order to designate North Commewijne/Marowijne as Multiple Use Management Area Art. 1 [extract]: To make the coastal strip between the Suriname and the Marowijne river, north of the Commewijne and Cottica river […] available to the Ministry of Natural Resources with the aim of rational management of this area.

Art.8(e)

The legal framework allows for the promotion of environmentally sound and sustainable development in areas adjacent to protected areas as a way to increase their protection.

Art.8 (f)

The legal framework allows for the rehabilitation and restoration of degraded ecosystems, in particular through the development and implementation of management plans or strategies.

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Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28)	Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28) Art. 35 (extract): The holder of the right to exploit building materials is obliged: [...] (h) to take all measures in or on the property to which its rights relate to protect the safety and health of personnel in particular and the community in general, as well as to protect ecosystems;
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art 32 (1): The NMA establishes procedures, based on national and international standards, for the rehabilitation of areas affected by activities or calamities Art. 32 (2): If, after investigation, it has been determined by the NMA that an area has been affected to such an extent and poses a danger to the prosperity and well-being of humans, the NMA can close the area in question until it is usable again.

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Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28)

Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28)
Art. 35 (extract): The holder of the right to exploit building materials is obliged: [...]
(h) to take all measures in or on the property to which its rights relate to protect the safety and health of personnel in particular and the community in general, as well as to protect ecosystems;

Environmental Framework Act

Environmental Framework Act
Art 32 (1): The NMA establishes procedures, based on national and international standards, for the rehabilitation of areas affected by activities or calamities
Art. 32 (2): If, after investigation, it has been determined by the NMA that an area has been affected to such an extent and poses a danger to the prosperity and well-being of humans, the NMA can close the area in question until it is usable again.

Art.8 (f)

The legal framework allows for the promotion of the recovery of threatened species, in particular through the development and implementation of management plans or strategies.

Art. 8 (g)

The legal framework allows for the adoption of means to regulate, manage or control the risks associated with the use of living and modified organisms resulting from biotechnology likely to have unfavourable impacts on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, also taking into account the risks for human health.

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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)	Game Act Art. 14: It is prohibited, other than with special permit from the Director or the Head as his designated substitute, within the territory, to import animals intended to be released into the wild. Art. 15: It is prohibited to import or transit the wild animals as well as eggs, eggshells, alive or dead, prepared or not, or derivate, when these are illegally obtained, prepared or transported, exported from the country of export, unless the contrary is proofed. It is prohibited to trade, import, introduce from the Sea, transit, export and transport of dead and living animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs of endangered species which are regulated by international agreements which Suriname is party to.
State Order Negative List 2003	State Order Negative list 2003 Article 2 (1): The goods to which the import or export is prohibited, subject to a permit or otherwise restricted, are listed on the Negative List annexed to this State Order Appendix [extract]: Import - Goods subject to authorisation The import of seeds, propagation materials, topsoil and other untreated soil require a permit. Import-regulated goods Plants, plant parts and the packing material [...] Export - Goods subject to authorisation The export of medicinal herbs and plants
Constitution of the Republic of Suriname (S.B. 1987 no. 116)	Constitution of the Republic of Suriname (S.B. 1987 no. 116) Art.6 g: the State shall provide for conditions for the protection of nature and maintaining the ecological balance. Art.14: the State shall protect the right to life and thereby create the basic needs of living such as work, food, health care, education, energy, clothing and communication. Art. 48: the State is responsible for the supervision of the manufacturing, storage and trade of chemical, biological, pharmaceutical and other products used for consumption, medical treatment and diagnosis.
Animal Welfare Act	Animal Welfare Act Art. 18 (1) [extract]: Without prejudice to the provisions of or pursuant to […] under a, it is prohibited to import, have available, offer for sale, sell or buy animals belonging to the species or categories of dangerous animals designated by the Minister.
Plant Protection Act 2020	Plant Protection Act Art 5: (1) Unless otherwise provided in this Act, the import and transit is prohibited of: plants, b. vegetable products and; c. other regulated goods. 2. The Minister shall lay down rules for the import of plants, plant products and other regulated goods intended for scientific or experimental purposes, which are necessary to protect plant resources and the environment, 3. For the protection of plant resources and the environment, the Minister may, on the advice of the Agency: a) take action to prevent the introduction and spread of pests; b. declare a phytosanitary emergency in cases as described in Article 18 paragraph 1. Art. 6: For the import and transit of the plants, plant products and other regulated goods is required: 1. a permission for import and transit as referred to in Article 8, paragraph 1; 2. an original phytosanitary certificate, issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin, which is in accordance with the provisions of the IPPC and which has a validity of no more than 14 days before the goods enter Suriname. 3. for processed frozen fruit and vegetables, only import authorization is required. Art. 7: Plants, plant products and other regulated goods are allowed to enter Suriname only through the official place (s) of entry with due observance of the legal requirements. Art. 32: All plants, plant products and other regulated goods for which a phytosanitary certificate has been issued, as long as they are not transported for export and re-export, are stored in a registered establishment or at another warehouse approved by the Authority and are taken by the shortest accessible route transported at a time that is the safest and fastest handled at the point of export and re-export. Art. 33: The means that will be used for transporting plants, plant products and other regulated goods, for which a phytosanitary certificate has been issued, must be approved in advance by the Agency. Art. 34: The wood and support materials used for transport for the export and re-export of goods must be processed under the supervision of the Agency and comply with international standards, as laid down in International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15). Art. 45: The Minister, after having heard the Service, is authorized to establish further regulations with regard to: a. conditions for the import, transit, export and re-export of plants, plant products and other regulated goods and the procedures for the inspection, the way in which they are stored and transported and the treatment upon entry into Suriname according to which an importer applies for may inspect at a location other than the point of entry. b. the conditions on the basis of which phytosanitary requirements for import or transit are established by means of a pest risk analysis; c. the form, content, language and manner in which import consent and phytosanitary certificates will be issued, d. the manner in which containers are sealed or marked after inspection until their destination; e. the identification of the location or site, the management and functioning of plant quarantine stations and the requirements for the control and care of plants, plant products and other regulated goods kept there, f. the manner in which inspectors take measures for the destruction, removal, uprooting or treatment of plants, plant products and other regulated goods within an area or location declared to be an area under quarantine and the period during which planting is prohibited and to replant; g. the norms and standards to be used for designated laboratories and the procedures for their operation; h. the procedure by which an area is declared to be a pest free area or area with low infestation prevention; i. the prevention of the introduction or spread of pests. j. matters that are not regulated in this Act, but are necessary to protect plant resources against the introduction and spread of pests in the import and export of plants, plant products and other regulated goods, and to control regulated pests.
Seed Act	Seed Act Art. 11 (1): Anyone who wishes to import seed into Suriname, submits a written request to the Seed Inspection Service. Art. 11 (3a) [extract]: The Seed Inspection Service can designate imported seed as certified seed if […] Art. 11 (4) [extract]: Except under certain circumstances as indicated by the minister in charge of trade and industrial affairs, no person shall import seed into Suriname for sale, unless […]
State Order amending the State Order Negative List (S.B. 1999 no.34)	State Order amending the State Order Negative List (S.B. 1999 no.34) Art.1 (B1): Article 3 is amended as follows: Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: The import of the following goods is only permitted after a permit has been obtained: (8) Animals and plants, their parts, their products and their eggs, of species occurring in the wild; (10) Animals, animal products and products of animal origin; (12) Seed, propagating material and top soil. Art. 1 (B2): Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: The export of the following goods is only permitted after obtaining an authorization: (1) Roundwood; (2) Pole wood, round or trimmed; (6) Forest by-products (7) Medicinal herbs and plants (10) Plants and animals, parts thereof for commercial use as medicines, fragrances, colors, flavors, operating resources and the like (for bioprospecting); (11) Animals and plants, their parts, their products and their eggs, of species occurring in the wild; Art. 1 (C1): Article 4 is amended as follows: Paragraph 1 is amended as follows: The import of the following goods is permitted only after a certificate has been issued to that effect: (3) Microorganisms (bacteria, yeast and fungi);
Animal Disease Control Act 1954	Animal Disease Control Act 1954 Art. 11: It is prohibited to import animals without a permit from the Director; further conditions may be attached to this permit.

Art.8 (h)

The legal framework provides for preventing the introduction of, controlling or eradicating alien species that threaten ecosystems, habitats or species.

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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)	Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25) Art. 15: It is prohibited to import or transit the wild animals as well as eggs, eggshells, alive or dead, prepared or not, or derivate, when these are illegally obtained, prepared or transported, exported from the country of export, unless the contrary is proofed. It is prohibited to trade, import, introduce from the Sea, transit, export and transport of dead and living animals, as well as parts or products thereof, including eggs of endangered species which are regulated by international agreements which Suriname is party to.Without prejudice to the provisions of or pursuant to […] under a, it is prohibited to import, have available, offer for sale, sell or buy animals belonging to the species or categories of dangerous animals designated by the Minister.
Animal Welfare Act	Animal Welfare Act Art. 18 (1) [extract]: Without prejudice to the provisions of or pursuant to […] under a, it is prohibited to import, have available, offer for sale, sell or buy animals belonging to the species or categories of dangerous animals designated by the Minister.
Plant Protection Act 2020	Plant Protection Act 2020 Art. 5 (1): Unless otherwise provided in this Act, import and transit is prohibited for: a) plants, b) vegetable products and; c) other regulated goods Art. 5 (3): For the protection of plant resources and the environment, the Minister may, on the advice of the Agency: a) take action to prevent the introduction and spread of pests; b. declare a phytosanitary emergency in cases such as described in Article 18 paragraph 1. Art. 6 [extract]: For the import and transit of the plants, plant products and other regulated goods is required: 1. a permission for import and transit [...] 2. an original phytosanitary certificate, issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin,[...] 3. for processed frozen fruit and vegetables, only import authorization is required.
State Order amending the State Order Negative List (S.B. 1999 no.34)	State Order amending the State Order Negative List (S.B. 1999 no.34) Art.1 (B1): Article 3 is amended as follows: Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: The import of the following goods is only permitted after a permit has been obtained: (8) Animals and plants, their parts, their products and their eggs, of species occurring in the wild; (10) Animals, animal products and products of animal origin; (12) Seed, propagating material and top soil. Art. 1 (C1): Article 4 is amended as follows: Paragraph 1 is amended as follows: The import of the following goods is permitted only after a certificate has been issued to that effect: (3) Microorganisms (bacteria, yeast and fungi);

Art.8 (j)

The legal framework allows for the recognition of the need to respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and to encourage the equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of such knowledge, innovations and practices.

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Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28)	Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28) Art. 25 (1b): The application for the exploration rights shall be made in accordance with Article 10 and will indicate: (b) a list of all tribal communities located in or near the area to be explored.
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 1 (m): The main tasks of the NMA are to ensure that the FPIC principle is applied in decision-making processes that concern the habitat and living area of the indigenous and tribal peoples.
Principles of Land Policy Act (S.B.1982 no.10)	L-1 Principles of Land Policy Act (S.B.1982 no.10) Art. 4 (1): In the possession of domain land, the rights of tribal Maroons and Indians on their villages, settlements and agricultural plots are respected, insofar as the general interest does not oppose this.
Nature Conservation State Order 1998 Central Suriname Nature Reserve	Nature Conservation State Order 1998 Central Suriname Nature Reserve Art.2: Insofar as in the area designated as a nature reserve by this State Order in allodial ownership and hereditary possession, on long lease, in land lease, in rent, in use, in permits or in concession, as well as in villages and settlements of tribal forest dwellers are located, the rights obtained by virtue thereof are respected, unless: a. the public interest or the national purpose of the established nature reserve is harmed; b. determined otherwise.
Nature Conservation State Order 1986 establishing 4 Nature Sanctuaries : Peruvia, Wane Creek, Copy and Upper Coesewijne	Nature Conservation State Order 1986 establishing 4 Nature Sanctuaries : Peruvia, Wane Creek, Copy and Upper Coesewijne Art. 4: Insofar as in the areas designated as nature reserves by this State Order on the date of entry into force of this State Order in allodial ownership and hereditary possession, in long lease, in rent, in use, in license or in concession, as well as in villages and settlements of tribal areas living forest dwellers are located, the rights acquired by virtue thereof are respected.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 1 (extract): The customary rights of tribal residents and residents of woodland in their villages and settlements and on their agricultural plots are respected as much as possible [….]

Art.8 (k)

The legal framework allows for the protection of threatened species and populations.

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Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)

Game Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.25)
Art. 2: It is prohibited to catch, kill, attempt to catch, attempt to kill protected animals, have in one's possession, have dead or alive for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, purchase, to trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import, or export.
Art.3 : It is prohibited to have in one's possession hides, parts of hides, feathers and other body parts of protected animals, whether prepared or not, as well as the products made therefrom, for sale or for delivery, to offer for sale, to sell, to sell. buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver, transport, import or export.
Art.4: It is prohibited from the birds protected in Article 1:
a.to take out, destroy, hold, hold for sale or delivery, offer for sale, sell, buy, trade, give as a gift, deliver or transport eggs;
b. deliberately disturbing, destroying or removing nests.
Art.8: It is prohibited:
a. to hunt for animal species other than those referred to in Article 6, unless this is expressly permitted on the basis of other provisions included in this Act;
b. to hunt for "game" or by means of nets for birds belonging to the "cage animal species" other than in possession of a valid hunting license or special permit;
c. To hunt with shotguns other than those suitable and intended to be hand-supported and shoulder-operated only and of caliber not greater than 12;
d. to hunt by means other than those specified by State Order;
e. to hunt outside the hunting times specified by State Order;

Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44)

Fish Stock Protection Act 1961 (G.B.1961 no.44)
Art. 2: Without prejudice to the provisions of article 4 and article 5, sub a and c, it is prohibited within Suriname to fish other than with a fishing rod or with a hand line, unless a written permit to be issued by or on behalf of the Director can be submitted.
Art. 4: In the interest of protecting the fish stock, the Minister may lay down rules regarding the number and type of fishing rods and / or hand lines intended for fishing, as well as the numbers of fish, to be determined separately for each species if necessary, which, may be captured or killed during a period open to fishing for such fish
Art.5: It is prohibited:
a. to buy, exchange, accept as a gift, have, sell, deliver or transport fish below the size determined by or pursuant to a State Order;
b. destroy, disturb, take away, buy, sell, deliver, transport, keep eggs or egg nests of fish species, and have them in stock for sale or delivery;
c. buy, exchange, accept as a gift, sell, deliver or transport fish during the closed time established by or pursuant to State Order, or during that time for sale or delivery or from four days after the commencing until the end of that time for any other reason.

Art. 9 (a)

The legal framework allows for ex situ conservation of native wildlife species, preferably in the country of origin of such components.

Art.9 (b)

The legal framework allows for the creation and maintenance of facilities for ex situ conservation of, and research on, animals and micro-organisms, preferably in the country of origin of genetic resources.

Art.9 (c)

The legal framework allows for the recovery and rehabilitation of threatened species and their reintroduction into their natural habitats under appropriate conditions.

Art.9 (d)

The legal framework allows for the regulation and management of the collection of biological resources from natural habitats for ex situ conservation purposes so as not to threaten ecosystems and in situ populations of species.

Art.10 (a)

The legal framework allows for the integration of conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity considerations into national decision-making.

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Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art 10 (1): The Government sets out its policy with regard to the environment in the environmental strategy as laid down in the Suriname Development Plan. (2) [extract]: The environmental strategy as included in the Development Plan is further elaborated by the NMA into a national environmental policy plan […] Art. 11 [extract]: (1) National environmental policy is determined on the basis of national development priorities as well as international and regional agreements aimed at protecting the environment and guaranteeing a healthy environment. (2)National environmental policy aims to promote sustainable development by means of a balanced balance between the natural environment and the living environment on the one hand, economic, social and environmental aspects on the other. (3)National environmental policy is based on the following priorities: a. protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the environment with a view to achieving sustainable development, as well as compensation for negative effects on the environment; b. inventory, protection and regulation of endemic flora, fauna and traditional and medicinal knowledge in accordance with national and international treaty rules; c. framing the roles, powers and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental actors in environment-related activities in order to have concerted implementation on the basis of national environmental policy […] e. the determination, enforcement, supervision and compliance with the environment-related legal rules […] Art. 12 (2): The National Environmental Policy Plan contains the essentials of the environmental policy to be pursued, in particular the protection, preservation, improvement and rehabilitation of the environment and the realization of sustainable development. Art. 13 (1): The National Environmental Policy Plan is established for a period of five years and is aligned with the Development Plan. Art. 14 (1): The National Environmental Policy Plan is elaborated in environmental programs. Art. 15 (1): The District Commissioners, in consultation with the Ministry of Regional Development and the NMA, establish a District Environmental Program for the district under their jurisdiction.

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Environmental Framework Act

Environmental Framework Act
Art 10 (1): The Government sets out its policy with regard to the environment in the environmental strategy as laid down in the Suriname Development Plan.
(2) [extract]: The environmental strategy as included in the Development Plan is further elaborated by the NMA into a national environmental policy plan […]
Art. 11 [extract]:
(1) National environmental policy is determined on the basis of national development priorities as well as international and regional agreements aimed at protecting the environment and guaranteeing a healthy environment.
(2)National environmental policy aims to promote sustainable development by means of a balanced balance between the natural environment and the living environment on the one hand, economic, social and environmental aspects on the other.
(3)National environmental policy is based on the following priorities:
a. protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the environment with a view to achieving sustainable development, as well as compensation for negative effects on the environment;
b. inventory, protection and regulation of endemic flora, fauna and traditional and medicinal knowledge in accordance with national and international treaty rules;
c. framing the roles, powers and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental actors in environment-related activities in order to have concerted implementation on the basis of national environmental policy […]
e. the determination, enforcement, supervision and compliance with the environment-related legal rules […]
Art. 12 (2): The National Environmental Policy Plan contains the essentials of the environmental policy to be pursued, in particular the protection, preservation, improvement and rehabilitation of the environment and the realization of sustainable development.
Art. 13 (1): The National Environmental Policy Plan is established for a period of five years and is aligned with the Development Plan.
Art. 14 (1): The National Environmental Policy Plan is elaborated in environmental programs.
Art. 15 (1): The District Commissioners, in consultation with the Ministry of Regional Development and the NMA, establish a District Environmental Program for the district under their jurisdiction.

Art.10 (b)

The legal framework allows for the adoption of measures relating to the use of biological resources to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on biological diversity.

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Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28)	Mining Act (S.B.1986 no.28) Art. 35: The holder of the right to exploit building materials is obliged: (h) to take all measures in or on the property to which its rights relate to protect the safety and health of personnel in particular and the community in general, as well as to protect ecosystems;
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 22 (1): The activities that may have adverse effects on the environment and for which the NMA is authorized to require an environmental impact analysis (EIA) are established by State Order. Art. 22 (5): If an EIA is required for an activity as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the activity will start after the environmental impact report containing the results of the EIA has been approved by the NMA. Art. 24 (2): The NMA is authorized to conduct or commission a strategic environmental impact analysis (SEA) with regard to a proposed government policy plan or government program.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 10: 1. The Minister shall determine the division of the forest into management units for the purpose of forest management planning. These may include the different destinations listed in Chapter III. 2. For each management unit, the Minister establishes a management plan, which indicates the technical requirement for rational use of the forest within that unit. 3. Regardless of the destination of the forest under the provisions of Chapter III, no forest use may take place other than in accordance with a management plan as referred to in paragraph 2. Art. 11: To the extent that a management unit is part of the permanent production forest, the management plan also contains an exploitation plan that indicates the technical requirements for sustainable wood extraction and / or collection of forest by-products as referred to in Article 40, as well as rules regarding the protection of the other functions of the forest. Art. 12 (1): Each management plan determines the annual permissible logging for the relevant management unit; on the understanding that the annual permissible logging for permanent production forest is determined taking into account the sustainable (natural) production capacity of the forest on the one hand and efficient forest exploitation on the other. Art. 15 (1): The Minister is responsible for effective protection of the forest and in particular for taking the measures required to prevent and combat forest fires. Art. 15 (2): The Minister can restrict or prohibit access to areas where there is a risk of forest fires. Likewise, he may prohibit or restrict the use of open fires in these areas. Art.16 (5): No exploration permit or concession is granted for areas designated as protective forest or specially protected forest.

Art.10 (c)

The legal framework allows for the protection and encouragement of the customary use of biological resources in accordance with traditional cultural practices that are compatible with conservation or sustainable use requirements.

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Game State Order 2002	Game State Order 2002 Article 3(2): By way of derogation from the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article, hunting all game and cage species - with the exception of those subject to a closed season throughout the year - is permitted throughout the year in the Southern zone, as indicated in Article 8 paragraph 2 and according to the map enclosed as Annex V. Article 4: 1. The permitted number of individuals per game and cage species is set as set out in Annexes II and III. 2. The provisions of paragraph 1 of this article do not apply in the southern zone as indicated in article 8, paragraph 2 and according to the map attached as Annex V, with the exception of the species for which a closed season applies throughout the year. Article 8 (extract): 1. Without prejudice to the provisions of articles 3, paragraph 2 and 4, paragraph 2 of this State Order, the Game Act 1954 applies to the entire territory of the Republic of Suriname, including the territorial sea, […] 2. The area indicated in paragraph 1 shall be divided into a northern and a southern zone, the boundary of which runs from […]
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 41: 1. a.) The customary laws of the tribal inhabitants of the interior in their villages and settlements and their agricultural plots shall be respected as far as possible. b.) Violation of the customary laws of the people of the interior as referred to under paragraph a, is open for appeal in writing to the President. This appeal needs to be instituted by the relevant traditional authorities of the tribal people of the interior upon mentioning the grounds on which the appeal is based. For these purposes, the President appoints a committee to advise him on this matter. 2.) After consultation with the Minister in charge of regional development, the Minister designates certain forest areas as communal forest on behalf of the inhabitants of the interior who live in villages and settlements and also for the tribal inhabitants. The utilization and the control of the communal forest will be further regulated by State Order. 3.) Community forest is not liable for concessional rights.The relevant provisions of this Act apply mutatis mutandis to wood, wood products and forest by-products to be transported outside the community forest as well as to timber, wood products and forest by-products that may be used commercially. In that case, the acquirer will pay the stated retributions referred to in article 32 paragraph 1 b and 40 and the mentioned compensation referred in article 13 is owed. For the purposes of this article, acquirer means he who uses this timber, obtained wood products or forest by-products from community forest- whether or not for consideration - from the tribal inhabitant, if he owns these things outside the community forest transports or itself engages in commercial activities. Further rules in this regard may be given by State Order.1. a. The customary rights of tribal residents in their villages and settlements and on their agricultural plots will be respected as much as possible. Art. 44 (2): The Minister is authorized to declare the provisions of paragraph 1 applicable to wood that has been extracted in a community forest or on land on which a right in rem has been established under the "Agricultural Act" or the "Decree Issuing Domain Land", as well as to stumps of trees felled in woodland areas to be designated by him.

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Game State Order 2002

Game State Order 2002
Article 3(2): By way of derogation from the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article, hunting all game and cage species - with the exception of those subject to a closed season throughout the year - is permitted throughout the year in the Southern zone, as indicated in Article 8 paragraph 2 and according to the map enclosed as Annex V.
Article 4:
1. The permitted number of individuals per game and cage species is set as set out in Annexes II and III.
2. The provisions of paragraph 1 of this article do not apply in the southern zone as indicated in article 8, paragraph 2 and according to the map attached as Annex V, with the exception of the species for which a closed season applies throughout the year.
Article 8 (extract):
1. Without prejudice to the provisions of articles 3, paragraph 2 and 4, paragraph 2 of this State Order, the Game Act 1954 applies to the entire territory of the Republic of Suriname, including the territorial sea, […]
2. The area indicated in paragraph 1 shall be divided into a northern and a southern zone, the boundary of which runs from […]

Forest Management Act 1992

Forest Management Act 1992
Art. 41:
1. a.) The customary laws of the tribal inhabitants of the interior in their villages and settlements and their agricultural plots shall be respected as far as possible.
b.) Violation of the customary laws of the people of the interior as referred to under paragraph a, is open for appeal in writing to the President. This appeal needs to be instituted by the relevant traditional authorities of the tribal people of the interior upon mentioning the grounds on which the appeal is based. For these purposes, the President appoints a committee to advise him on this matter.
2.) After consultation with the Minister in charge of regional development, the Minister designates certain forest areas as communal forest on behalf of the inhabitants of the interior who live in villages and settlements and also for the tribal inhabitants. The utilization and the control of the communal forest will be further regulated by State Order.
3.) Community forest is not liable for concessional rights.The relevant provisions of this Act apply mutatis mutandis to wood, wood products and forest by-products to be transported outside the community forest as well as to timber, wood products and forest by-products that may be used commercially.
In that case, the acquirer will pay the stated retributions referred to in article 32 paragraph 1 b and 40 and the mentioned compensation referred in article 13 is owed. For the purposes of this article, acquirer means he who uses this timber, obtained wood products or forest by-products from community forest- whether or not for consideration - from the tribal inhabitant, if he owns these things outside the community forest transports or itself engages in commercial activities. Further rules in this regard may be given by State Order.1. a. The customary rights of tribal residents in their villages and settlements and on their agricultural plots will be respected as much as possible.
Art. 44 (2): The Minister is authorized to declare the provisions of paragraph 1 applicable to wood that has been extracted in a community forest or on land on which a right in rem has been established under the "Agricultural Act" or the "Decree Issuing Domain Land", as well as to stumps of trees felled in woodland areas to be designated by him.

Art.10 (d)

The legal framework allows for the support to local populations to develop and implement remedial action in degraded areas where biological diversity has been reduced.

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Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 41: 1. a.) The customary laws of the tribal inhabitants of the interior in their villages and settlements and their agricultural plots shall be respected as far as possible. b.) Violation of the customary laws of the people of the interior as referred to under paragraph a, is open for appeal in writing to the President. This appeal needs to be instituted by the relevant traditional authorities of the tribal people of the interior upon mentioning the grounds on which the appeal is based. For these purposes, the President appoints a committee to advise him on this matter. 2.) After consultation with the Minister in charge of regional development, the Minister designates certain forest areas as communal forest on behalf of the inhabitants of the interior who live in villages and settlements and also for the tribal inhabitants. The utilization and the control of the communal forest will be further regulated by State Order. 3.) Community forest is not liable for concessional rights.The relevant provisions of this Act apply mutatis mutandis to wood, wood products and forest by-products to be transported outside the community forest as well as to timber, wood products and forest by-products that may be used commercially. In that case, the acquirer will pay the stated retributions referred to in article 32 paragraph 1 b and 40 and the mentioned compensation referred in article 13 is owed. For the purposes of this article, acquirer means he who uses this timber, obtained wood products or forest by-products from community forest- whether or not for consideration - from the tribal inhabitant, if he owns these things outside the community forest transports or itself engages in commercial activities. Further rules in this regard may be given by State Order.1. a. The customary rights of tribal residents in their villages and settlements and on their agricultural plots will be respected as much as possible. Art. 44 (2): The Minister is authorized to declare the provisions of paragraph 1 applicable to wood that has been extracted in a community forest or on land on which a right in rem has been established under the "Agricultural Act" or the "Decree Issuing Domain Land", as well as to stumps of trees felled in woodland areas to be designated by him.

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Forest Management Act 1992

Art.10 (e)

The legal framework allows for the promotion of public–private cooperation in developing methods for sustainable use of biological resources.

Art.11

The legal framework allows for the adoption of economically and socially sound measures that act as incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of components of biological diversity.

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Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Article 19 (1a): 1. An environmental fund is set up to co-finance the activities in the context of: a. The activities of the NMA within the scope of: i. protecting, conserving and sustainable use of the environment; ii. introducing incentives to reduce environmental pollution; iii. stimulating research amongst others in the context of climate change and loss of biodiversity; iv. increasing environmental awareness in Suriname;

Art.12 (a)

The legal framework allows for the establishment of programmes for scientific and technical education and training in measures for the identification, conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and its components.

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Nature Conservation Act 1954 (G.B.1954 no.26)	Nature Conservation Act 1954 Art.6: The prohibitions referred to in Articles 4 and 5 shall not apply to persons appointed by the Head of the Suriname Forest Service, to whom a special license has been granted or an order has been given, with due observance of the conditions set by the Head, for performing one or more acts referred in the mentioned article for scientific, educational, cultural or other purposes.
Plant Protection Act 2020	Environmental Framework Act Art. 14: 1. The National Environmental Plan is elaborated in environmental programs. 2. An environmental program as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article minimally contains: a. activities aimed at the protection, conservation, improvement and rehabilitation of the environment; b. a budget with regard to the activities to be carried out. 3. The environmental programs as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article are implemented by the NMA, after coordination with the relevant administrative bodies, institutions and organizations. 4. The implementation of the various environmental programs is assessed intermediately by the NMA.
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 Art. 3: Furthermore, the Minister is responsible for the rational use of the forest in accordance with the basic principles referred to in Article 2 and for the necessary means for, among other things: a. providing an efficient organization of the body or bodies responsible for forest management b. performing forest inventory and forest research; c. promoting education, training and information in forestry and nature conservation; d. to perform high-tech and related market research. Art. 9 (1): In order to achieve a rational use of the forest as a natural resource, the Minister establishes a forest inventory program for the areas that have already been opened for forest exploitation or that may be important for this in the future.

Art.13

The legal framework allows for the promotion and encouragement of activities directed at raising public education and awareness on the importance of biological diversity.

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Policy Note Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment	Policy Note Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment [extract]…, the following tasks have been formulated for the Ministry: [...] 8. Promoting population participation in environmental activities in Suriname. 10. Stimulating environmental education in Suriname in consultation with the Ministry responsible for education.
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 3 (1 L): The main duties of the NMA are: promotion of public awareness and participation related to the duties of the NMA, in collaboration with various ministries, other administrative bodies and private (legal) persons, with regard to the exercise of environmental management activities; Art. 19 (1 A 4): 1 (extract):. An environmental fund is set up to co-finance the activities in the context of: a. The activities of the NMA within the scope of: [...] iv. increasing environmental awareness in Suriname;
Forest Management Act 1992	Forest Management Act 1992 ...]Art. 3 (extract): Furthermore, the Minister is responsible for the rational use of the forest in accordance with the basic principles referred to in Article 2 and for the necessary means for, among other things: [...] b. performing forest inventory and forest research; c. promoting education, training and information in forestry and nature conservation; Art. 9 (1): In order to achieve a rational use of the forest as a natural resource, the Minister establishes a forest inventory program for the areas that have already been opened for forest exploitation or that may be important for this in the future.

Art.14 (1-a)

The legal framework allows for environmental impact assessment of projects likely to have significant adverse effects on biodiversity, allowing for public participation as appropriate.

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Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 22 (1): The activities that may have adverse effects on the environment and for which the NMA is authorized to require an environmental impact analysis (EIA) are established by state decree. Art. 22 (5): If an EIA is required for an activity as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the activity will start after the environmental impact report containing the results of the EIA has been approved by the NMA.

Art.14 (1-b)

The legal framework allows for due consideration of environmental consequences of national programmes and policies likely to have significant adverse impacts on biodiversity.

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Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 24 (2): The NMA is authorized to conduct or commission a strategic environmental impact analysis (SEA) with regard to a proposed government policy plan or government program.

Art.14 (1-c)

The legal framework promotes, based on reciprocity, collaboration with other States, through notification, exchange of information and consultation, on activities likely to have significantly adverse effects on biodiversity beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.

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Act of 14 March 2011, approving the accession of the Republic of Suriname to the Convention of Basel on Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal.	Act of 14 March 2011, approving the accession of the Republic of Suriname to the Convention of Basel on Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal. Art.1: The establishment on March 22, 1989 in Basel, Switzerland Basel Convention on Cross-Border Control shipment of hazardous wastes and their disposal, is approved.

Art.14 (1-d)

In the case of imminent or grave danger or damage, originating under the State's jurisdiction or control, to biological diversity within the area under jurisdiction of other States or in areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, the legal framework allows for:
- immediate notification to potentially affected States; and
- adoption of action to prevent or minimize such danger or damage.

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National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname	National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname 1 Introduction [extract]: Aim [...] The National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname aims to ensure that any response operation recognizes the following as primary objectives: - Protecting human health and safety - Minimizing any social and environmental impacts - Ensuring that the socio-economic and environmental conditions are stored, as near as is practicable, to pre-spill conditions Chapter 3.9 Trans-boundry Incidents [extract]: In the event there is an incident that impacts areas outside of Suriname's marine or land borders, NCCR, as part of the Unified Command, will notify the designated Spill Notification Point(s) and work with identified representatives for the respective locations to: • Coordinate operations and communication between the two or more different command posts. •Create a trans-boundary workgroup to manage waste from a product release - including pinpointing waste-handling locations in the impacted region, sorting out legal issues, among others. • ldentify places of refuge in the impacted region where vessels in mechanical trouble could go for repairs and assistance. • Determine how the Unified Command and the impacted regional stakeholders can work together to allow equipment and personnel to move to assist in a spill response outside the region while still retaining a core level of response readiness within the two jurisdictions. • Work with local communities within the impacted area to raise awareness of oil spill planning and preparations. […]
Plant Protection Act 2020	Plant Protection Act 2020 Art. 25 (4): Exporters must have a traceability system to which information on the origin of the products to be exported can be traced; this must meet the conditions determined by the Service.

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National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname

National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname
1 Introduction [extract]: Aim [...]
The National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname aims to ensure that any response operation recognizes the following as primary objectives:
- Protecting human health and safety
- Minimizing any social and environmental impacts
- Ensuring that the socio-economic and environmental conditions are stored, as near as is practicable, to pre-spill conditions
Chapter 3.9 Trans-boundry Incidents [extract]:
In the event there is an incident that impacts areas outside of Suriname's marine or land borders, NCCR, as part of the Unified Command, will notify the designated Spill Notification Point(s) and work with identified representatives for the respective locations to:
• Coordinate operations and communication between the two or more different command posts.
•Create a trans-boundary workgroup to manage waste from a product release - including pinpointing waste-handling locations in the impacted region, sorting out legal issues, among others.
• ldentify places of refuge in the impacted region where vessels in mechanical trouble could go for repairs and assistance.
• Determine how the Unified Command and the impacted regional stakeholders can work together to allow equipment and personnel to move to assist in a spill response outside the region while still retaining a core level of response readiness within the two jurisdictions.
• Work with local communities within the impacted area to raise awareness of oil spill planning and preparations. […]

Plant Protection Act 2020

Plant Protection Act 2020
Art. 25 (4): Exporters must have a traceability system to which information on the origin of the products to be exported can be traced; this must meet the conditions determined by the Service.

Art.14 (1- e)

The legal framework allows for national arrangements for emergency responses to activities or events, whether caused naturally or otherwise, that present a grave and imminent danger to biological diversity, and promotes international cooperation to supplement national efforts, including through joint contingency plans as appropriate.

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National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname	National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname 1 Introduction [extract]: Aim [...] The National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname aims to ensure that any response operation recognizes the following as primary objectives: - Protecting human health and safety - Minimizing any social and environmental impacts - Ensuring that the socio-economic and environmental conditions are stored, as near as is practicable, to pre-spill conditions
Environmental Framework Act	Environmental Framework Act Art. 36 (1): The NMA has the authority to require any person or legal entity who owns or manages a site, property, vehicle or vessel on or in which a contaminant, waste or hazardous substance is stored, used or transported to draw up an emergency response plan. Art. 36 (2): In the event that such leakage or accidental release occurs, the person or legal entity who owns or manages the property, vehicle or vessel on or in which the incident took place, is obliged to implement the emergency response plan and to immediately report the incident for hazardous substances to the NMA.

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National Oil Spill Contingency Plan of Suriname

Environmental Framework Act

Environmental Framework Act
Art. 36 (1): The NMA has the authority to require any person or legal entity who owns or manages a site, property, vehicle or vessel on or in which a contaminant, waste or hazardous substance is stored, used or transported to draw up an emergency response plan.
Art. 36 (2): In the event that such leakage or accidental release occurs, the person or legal entity who owns or manages the property, vehicle or vessel on or in which the incident took place, is obliged to implement the emergency response plan and to immediately report the incident for hazardous substances to the NMA.

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CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (CBD)

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