Latin America and the Caribbean

Suriname


Small Island Developing States
Energy Transition

Development of Market-Ready Bankable Pipelines for Just Energy Transition in the Interior of Suriname

Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Development of Market-Ready Bankable Pipelines for Just Energy Transition in the Interior of Suriname' aims to create sustainable energy access and economic empowerment for Indigenous and tribal peoples in Suriname by developing market-ready energy projects that contribute to environmental sustainability and social equity, while supporting the country's renewable energy goals.

The Just Energy Transition Joint Programme in Suriname develops market-ready energy projects to ensure sustainable energy access, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability for Indigenous and Tribal peoples. It focuses on achieving a 35% share of renewable energy by 2030, directly benefiting 19,000 people while fostering gender equality and community resilience. The programme enhances local capacities through training and policy advocacy, contributing to the advancement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including SDGs 5, 7, 8, 13, and 15, ultimately promoting climate resilience and social equity.

Expected key results

The Just Energy Transition Joint Programme (JET JP) in the interior of Suriname aims to develop market-ready, bankable energy projects for the benefit of Indigenous and Tribal peoples. This initiative will focus on three main results: sustainable energy access, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability, with an overarching emphasis on rights-based social equity aligned with Suriname's NDC objective of expanding renewable energy to achieve a 35% share by 2030 and NDC 3.0 global goal of net-zero energy systems by 2050.

Quick facts

Allocated by Joint SDG Fund:
$250,000 USD
Co-funding:
$160,000 USD
Total Funding:
$410,000 USD
UN Agencies:

UNDP, WFP

Duration:
November 2024 – November 2025