Project Summary:
CBAS supports the development of Conservation Easements as a legal mechanism for long-term land protection in Suriname, with a focus on privately or community-held land of high ecological value.
Key Activities:
- Comparative legal analysis
- Advisory support for policy integration
- Community and landowner consultations
- Monitoring and financing models for long-term easements
Impact Created:
- Established pathways for voluntary long-term land conservation
- Strengthened community and private-sector engagement
- Complemented national protected-area systems
- Enabled new conservation finance opportunities