Surinamese authorities have launched a coordinated offensive against escalating illegal gold mining operations within the protected confines of Brownsberg Nature Park. The strategic decision emerged from high-level consultations held Friday between key governmental and environmental agencies.
The interagency meeting convened representatives from the Ministry of Land Policy and Forest Management (GBB), the Foundation for Nature Preservation in Suriname (STINASU), the Suriname Gold Sector Regulation Authority, and the National Forest Management Service. This collaborative effort was triggered by mounting evidence of intensified unauthorized gold extraction activities threatening the ecological integrity of the preserve.
During the urgent deliberations, participants emphasized the critical severity of environmental violations and unanimously endorsed enhanced coordination mechanisms. The consensus yielded commitments to strengthen enforcement cooperation through joint operations, improved operational synchronization, and targeted intelligence sharing.
Beyond immediate enforcement actions, officials discussed implementing structural preventive measures to ensure long-term protection of Brownsberg’s ecosystem. The comprehensive strategy combines tactical enforcement with sustainable conservation approaches, aiming to permanently safeguard the park’s legal and ecological protections. Forthcoming operations will demonstrate the government’s reinforced commitment to combating environmental crimes in protected areas.