Since biodiversity is in danger in quite a few places in the world, conservationists have a lot to do to meet the problems as a consequence of this. On the other hand, there are some places where nature and the environment are well taken care of. It should be wise to foster the environmental friendly activities at these places, and to promote them as showcases, to understand the benefits of nature- and environment-concious development.

Suriname is fortunately one of the places where the biodiversity has not yet been jeopardized, although there are some dangerous activities in the gold and the timber sectors. A very conscious governmental policy in this respect is very welcome; it is well known that the government is aware of the need for this policy and is willing to introduce the necessary measures to follow the right course. Public awareness is also developing well, and should be promoted carefully.

In order to create possibilities for developments and activities to promote the conservation of biodiversity in Suriname, Conservation International created in cooperation with the Surinamese government an environmental fund, the SURINAME CONSERVATION FOUNDATION in the year 2000.