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Suriname faces several environmental challenges, including deforestation, illegal mining, water pollution and biodiversity loss. Deforestation, mainly due to illegal logging and agricultural expansion, threatens the country's tropical forests, which are home to a large number of flora and fauna species. Illegal mining, especially in protected areas, is causing soil and water contamination, and is negatively affecting indigenous communities that depend on these natural resources.

Suriname is responding to these challenges by implementing stricter environmental policies and regulations, including the protection of protected areas and the promotion of sustainable practices in the mining and forestry industries. It is also investing in reforestation and ecosystem restoration programs to counter deforestation and is promoting environmental education and community participation to raise awareness about the importance of conservation.

However, lack of resources and economic pressure remain major obstacles in Suriname's response to these challenges. A comprehensive and collaborative approach involving all sectors of society is needed to effectively address these issues and ensure long-term environmental sustainability.

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