Description

BioREPS is a program, a communication platform, and an umbrella construction, to initiate, stimulate and guide current and future projects in Suriname. Dedicated people from the Anton de Kom University in Paramaribo, Suriname and Leiden University, the Netherlands have taken the initiative and are the
underlying driving force. The overall goal of BioREPS is to make a positive contribution to 1) the conservation of biological and cultural diversity of Suriname, 2) the education and career opportunities of students of natural and social sciences interested in the ecological and societal values of the natural environment in Suriname, and 3) the collaboration among Surinamese and Dutch scientists, academics and non-academics, of diverse backgrounds, for the benefit of scientific
progress.

The research and education targets of BioREPS are inspired by current needs in fundamental and applied science in Suriname as expressed and supported by the advisory board, consisting predominantly of people in Suriname or people with extensive experience in Suriname. All investments and appointments in the context of BioREPS will serve the above-mentioned targets,
and will be as such guided and evaluated by the advisory board throughout the envisioned program duration of at least ten years.

• biodiversity
• climate change
• conservation
• cultural heritage
• suriname