AGP Executive Report

Climate & Disaster Preparedness: The EU-backed Sendai Framework funding will support disaster risk reduction in St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, and Suriname, including tools like the Delta Resilience Platform to track hazards and improve decision-making. Heat, Drought & Flood Risk: The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum warns El Niño conditions and warming Caribbean waters could mean stronger heat, longer drought in parts of the region, and higher chances of flooding from heavy rains. Wetlands & Biodiversity: Jamaica reaffirmed its commitment to wetland conservation, calling wetlands “natural infrastructure” that protects coasts, reduces flooding, supports fisheries, and stores carbon. Suriname–Region Waterway Tensions: Suriname’s foreign ministry says it informed Guyana as early as May 15 that Suriname would fund a Corentyne/Corantijn bridge—while Guyana insists it wants a joint venture, keeping the dispute over the river’s future in focus. Offshore Development Watch: SBM Offshore has started sourcing a flotel services supplier for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project offshore Suriname, with strict requirements for safe personnel transfer during hook-up and commissioning. Mining & Land-Use Pressure: Miata Metals reported new drill results at its Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname, adding another gold discovery at Puma East. Nature Science: A study highlights how a dyeing poison dart frog’s gut bacteria may influence fat metabolism and glucose regulation, adding to growing links between biodiversity and health.

Suriname Fisheries Win: NOAA Fisheries has cleared Suriname again to export products from its drift gillnet fishery to the U.S., after an updated comparability finding. The change follows new marine-mammal protections, including shorter demersal drift gillnets, mandatory pingers to cut bycatch, and bans on intentionally killing marine mammals. Offshore Energy Watch: SBM Offshore has started sourcing a flotel services supplier for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu FPSO project offshore Suriname, with requirements for safe continuous gangway connection and large crew accommodation—another step as the deepwater oil project heads toward first oil in mid-2028. Mining Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported additional drill results from its Sela Creek Gold Project, including a new gold discovery at Puma East, adding to the case for multiple mineralized centres in Suriname. Regional Climate Pressure: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warming Caribbean seas could mean more heatwaves, slower drought relief, and higher risk of flooding from heavy rains across the remainder of the wet season. Biodiversity Science: Researchers studying the gut microbiome of a dyeing poison dart frog (native to Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname) found a bacterial strain that may influence fat metabolism and glucose regulation in lab models. Cross-Border Infrastructure Tension: Suriname says it informed Guyana by May 15 that it would fund the Corentyne/Corantijn bridge, while Guyana insists on a joint venture approach—keeping uncertainty around the future of the river crossing.

Corentyne Bridge Diplomacy: Suriname says President Irfaan Ali was informed as early as May 15 that Suriname would fund the Corentyne River bridge, pushing back on earlier claims that it was “news” to him—while Guyana insists it wants a joint venture and not a toll-financed independent build. Marine Life & Trade: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery is cleared again to export to the U.S. after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing gear limits and required pingers to reduce marine mammal bycatch. Offshore Oil Watch: SBM Offshore has started an RFI process for flotel services for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu FPSO offshore Suriname, as the deepwater project targets first oil in mid-2028—raising the stakes for safe, well-managed operations. Climate Risk in the Region: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warming Caribbean seas could mean more heatwaves, slower drought recovery, and higher flood risk from heavy rainfall. Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU has provided funding to implement the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction in Suriname and other Caribbean states, supporting hazard tracking and resilience planning. Science & Nature: A study highlights a color-changing katydid that shifts from hot pink to green over days, adding to what we know about camouflage and adaptation. Suriname Mining Update: Miata Metals reports new drill results from its Sela Creek Gold Project, including high-grade intersections at Puma East, expanding the case for multiple gold zones.

Corentyne Bridge Diplomacy: Suriname says it already informed Guyana by May 15 that it would fund the Corentyne River bridge, pushing back on earlier claims from Guyana’s side that the idea was “news to me,” while both countries keep signaling different preferences for how the project should be structured. Marine Life & Fishing Access: Suriname has been cleared again to export from its drift gillnet fishery to the United States after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing gear limits and bycatch mitigation steps like pingers. Offshore Energy Supply Chain: SBM Offshore is seeking a flotel services supplier for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project offshore Suriname, as the deepwater oil development moves toward first oil in mid-2028. Climate & Disaster Readiness: The EU has provided funding to support Sendai Framework implementation for disaster risk reduction, including in Suriname, aimed at strengthening preparedness and local risk systems. Biodiversity Science: A study highlights how gut bacteria from dyeing poison dart frogs may influence fat metabolism and insulin sensitivity in mice, adding to growing links between biodiversity and health. Wildlife Discovery: Researchers report a katydid that can shift from hot pink to normal green over days, offering a fresh look at camouflage and color change in rainforest insects. Suriname Mining Update: Miata Metals released new drill results from its Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname, reporting a new gold discovery at Puma East with multiple high-grade intersections.

Offshore Energy & Environment: Tenaris has opened a new service center in Paramaribo to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project, supplying casing and tubing and adding inspection and logistics capacity—another sign Suriname’s energy push is moving from planning to operations. Fisheries & Marine Life: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery has been cleared again to export to the United States after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, following gear and bycatch mitigation steps like shorter nets and mandatory pingers. Mining & Land Use: Miata Metals reported new gold drill results at its Sela Creek project in Suriname, including 17.19 m at 3.14 g/t Au and 21.64 m at 1.70 g/t Au, expanding the Puma East discovery area. Climate Resilience: The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum says El Niño is strengthening, with warmer seas and higher heatwave risk, plus drought easing slower than usual in parts of the Lesser Antilles. Water & Wetlands: Jamaica reaffirmed wetland conservation as “natural infrastructure” for biodiversity, flood protection, and carbon storage—useful context for regional ecosystem planning. Regional Waters & Policy: Suriname and Guyana remain at odds over the Corentyne/Corantijn bridge approach, with implications for cross-border governance and river management. Biodiversity Science: A study on gut bacteria from dyeing poison dart frogs highlights potential links to fat metabolism and insulin sensitivity—another reminder that rainforest biodiversity can drive new health research. Sustainability Reporting: APA Corporation released its 2026 sustainability progress report, covering emissions performance, water stewardship, and community investment tied to offshore Suriname operations.

New Gold Drilling in Suriname: Miata Metals says its Sela Creek Gold Project has a new discovery at Puma East, about 3 km southeast of the Jons Trend-Big Berg corridor, with early high-grade hits including 17.19 m at 3.14 g/t Au and 21.64 m at 1.70 g/t Au. Offshore Energy Support in Paramaribo: Tenaris has started operations at a new Suriname service center to back TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu FPSO, supplying casing and tubing and adding inspection and logistics capacity for offshore installation. Marine Life Protection for Exports: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery has been cleared again to export to the U.S. after NOAA updated its comparability finding, citing reduced net lengths and required pingers to cut marine mammal bycatch. Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF reports El Niño strengthening and warming Caribbean seas could mean more heatwaves, slower drought relief in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and higher chances of damaging heavy rainfall later in the wet season.

Offshore Energy Watch: SBM Offshore has begun sourcing a flotel services supplier for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project offshore Suriname, with requirements including continuous gangway connection, capacity for at least 245 people, and DP3 capability—an early sign of how fast the deepwater push is moving toward first oil. Marine Life & Trade: Suriname has been cleared again to export products from its drift gillnet fishery to the United States after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing steps like shorter net lengths and mandatory pingers to cut marine mammal bycatch risk. Cross-Border Water Tensions: Suriname says it was informed as early as May 15 that Guyana’s Corentyne bridge plan would be financed by Suriname, while Guyana insists on a joint venture bridge—raising fresh questions for river governance and shared infrastructure. Climate & Disaster Readiness: The EU has funded Sendai Framework implementation in Suriname (and other Caribbean states) to strengthen disaster preparedness and risk systems, including support for the Delta Resilience Platform. Regional Climate Risk: CariCOF reports El Niño strengthening and warmer Caribbean seas could mean more heatwaves, slower drought relief in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and higher chances of damaging heavy-rain flooding. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A new study warns Brazil’s expanding offshore oil frontier could raise cumulative spill risks, especially for seagrass meadows and deep-water reefs—highlighting the wider ecosystem stakes for the Guiana region.

Corentyne Bridge Financing Row: Suriname’s foreign ministry says President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons informed President Irfaan Ali as early as May 15 that Suriname would fund the Corentyne/Corantijn River bridge, pushing back on Ali’s claim it was “news to me,” while both sides continue to debate whether the project should be a joint venture and whether tolls are involved. Disaster Risk Support: The EU provided funding for Sendai Framework implementation to bolster disaster preparedness and recovery, including support for Suriname under the EU-CA-RES programme. Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising risks of heatwaves, prolonged drought in parts of the region, and flooding from heavy wet-season rainfall. Marine Life & Exports: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery has been cleared again to export to the U.S. after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing new measures like shorter net lengths and required pingers to reduce marine mammal bycatch. Offshore Energy Services: Tenaris started operations at a new Paramaribo service center to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, aiming to improve safety and logistics for casing, tubing, inspection, and offshore installation. Regional Trade Push: Mercosur leaders met to strengthen regional integration and expand trade talks, including discussions involving Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Suriname–Guyana Bridge Financing Row: Suriname’s foreign ministry says President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons informed Irfaan Ali as early as May 15 that Suriname would fund the Corentyne/Corantijn River bridge—pushing back on Ali’s “news to me” claim and reiterating the issue has been part of bilateral talks. Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU provided funding to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, including support for Suriname to strengthen hazard tracking and disaster planning under the Delta Resilience Platform. Fisheries & Marine Protection: Suriname regained U.S. approval to export from its drift gillnet fishery after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing gear limits and bycatch mitigation like mandatory pingers. Offshore Energy Support: Tenaris started operations at a new Paramaribo service center for the TotalEnergies-led GranMorgu offshore project, aiming to boost safe, local supply and inspection capacity. Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño strengthening and warming Caribbean seas could intensify heat, prolong drought, and raise flood risks from heavy rainfall.

Suriname–Guyana Bridge Financing Clash: Suriname’s Foreign Ministry says President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons informed Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali as early as May 15 that Suriname would fund the Corentyne/Corantijn River bridge, pushing back on Ali’s “news to me” claim and stressing the financing topic has been part of bilateral talks. Disaster Risk Support: The EU has provided funding to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in Suriname and other Caribbean states, aimed at stronger preparedness and recovery systems. Climate Heat Warning for the Region: CariCOF reports El Niño strengthening and warming Caribbean seas could mean more intense heat, slower-to-ease drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and higher flood risk from heavy rains. Marine Life & Exports: Suriname has been cleared again to export products from its drift gillnet fishery to the U.S. after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing gear and bycatch mitigation steps like pingers and limits on net length. Energy Sector Infrastructure: Tenaris started operations at a new Paramaribo service center to support TotalEnergies’s GranMorgu offshore project, including pipe inspection and logistics capacity.

Disaster Preparedness Funding: The EU has released targeted support under the EU-CA-RES programme to help Suriname and other Caribbean states implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, strengthening hazard tracking and national risk systems. Climate Risk Update: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, pointing to more intense humid heat, slower drought relief in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and higher chances of flooding from heavy wet-season rainfall. Marine Life & Fisheries: Suriname has been cleared again to export from its drift gillnet fishery to the US after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing new limits on net length and bycatch mitigation steps like pingers. Energy & Local Industry: Tenaris started operations at a new Paramaribo service center to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, aiming to boost offshore supply and safety readiness. Water Security Data: A new global map highlights where safe drinking water remains out of reach, underscoring the scale of the clean-water gap as climate patterns shift. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership with a results-focused action plan spanning climate resilience and regional security.

Fish Kill Alert in Suriname: The National Environment Authority (NMA) is warning people not to catch, consume, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive die-off, saying an unknown pollutant may have entered the water and could have spread along the Saramacca River; residents are also told to avoid using Moeroekreek water for drinking, cooking, or household purposes and to report new cases while investigations continue. Suriname-US Seafood Access: NOAA Fisheries has updated Suriname’s comparability finding for the drift gillnet fishery, clearing the country to export seafood products to the United States again after mitigation steps like shorter net lengths and required pingers. Offshore Energy Support in Paramaribo: Tenaris has started operations at a new service center in Paramaribo to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, providing offshore pipe supply and inspection services. Disaster Risk Funding: EU funding under the Sendai Framework is supporting disaster risk reduction work in Suriname (and other Caribbean states), including tools to track hazards and strengthen preparedness. Climate Outlook for the Region: CariCOF reports El Niño strengthening and warmer Caribbean seas could mean more intense heat, longer drought in parts of the region, and higher flood risk from heavy rains. Regional Cooperation: Canada and CARICOM renewed a partnership action plan focused on climate resilience, economic strength, and regional security.

Disaster Preparedness Boost: Suriname and other Caribbean states received EU funding to implement the UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, aiming to strengthen hazard tracking, disaster planning, and evidence-based decision-making through tools like the Delta Resilience Platform. Marine Life & Trade: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery has been cleared again to export to the US after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing measures like shorter net lengths and required pingers to reduce marine mammal bycatch. Pollution Alert on Saramacca River: Suriname’s National Environment Authority warned people not to catch, eat, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive fish die-off, suspecting an unknown pollutant and urging residents to avoid using local water for drinking or food until investigations finish. Offshore Energy Support: Tenaris began operations at a new Paramaribo service center to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, providing pipe supply and inspection services with safety-focused logistics for offshore installation. Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF reports El Niño strengthening and warmer Caribbean seas could intensify heat, prolong drought in parts of the region, and raise flood risks from heavy rainfall later in the wet season.

Marine Life & Food Safety: Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) warns people not to catch, consume, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive fish die-off, suspecting an unknown pollutant and urging residents along the Saramacca River to avoid using local water for drinking or food prep until investigations conclude. Fisheries & Marine Mammals: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery has been cleared again to export to the US after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, citing new measures like shorter net lengths and mandatory pingers to reduce bycatch. Climate Risk for the Region: CariCOF reports El Niño strengthening and warming Caribbean seas could mean more intense humid heat, longer drought in parts of the region, and higher chances of flooding from heavy wet-season rainfall. Protected Nature in the Guianas: France announced a new 370,000-acre nature reserve in French Guiana, the Rocky Peaks of Armontabo, to safeguard granite mountains and intact rainforest habitat. Energy Transition & Resilience: Caribbean leaders and partners called for faster, coordinated renewable energy system upgrades, including regional portfolios, blended finance, and climate-resilient grids. Offshore Development Watch: Tenaris started operations at a new Paramaribo service center supporting TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, boosting local capacity for offshore pipe supply and inspection.

Marine Life & Trade: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery is cleared again to export to the US after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, following changes like shorter nets and mandatory pingers to cut marine mammal bycatch. Water Safety: Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) warns residents not to catch, eat, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive fish die-off, suspecting an unknown pollutant and urging extra caution along the Saramacca River. Offshore Energy & Services: Tenaris has started operations in a new Paramaribo service center to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, providing offshore pipe supply and inspection services with safety-focused logistics. Regional Integration & Climate Resilience: Mercosur leaders met to push deeper regional trade talks, including discussions involving Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, while also tying the agenda to social development and cooperation. Biodiversity Protection: France announced a new 370,000-acre nature reserve in French Guiana’s Rocky Peaks of Armontabo, boosting protections for rainforest habitats and species across the Guiana Shield.

Marine Life & Fisheries: Suriname’s drift gillnet fishery is cleared again for exports to the United States after NOAA Fisheries updated its comparability finding, following earlier concerns over high-risk driftnets; the update cites measures like shortening net length, requiring pingers to cut bycatch, and banning intentional harm to marine mammals. Water Safety Alert: The National Environment Authority (NMA) in Suriname warns residents not to catch, consume, or sell fish from Moeroekreek after a massive fish die-off, suspecting an unknown pollutant and urging extra caution with local water use while investigations continue. Offshore Energy Infrastructure: Tenaris has started operations at a new service center in Paramaribo to support TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project, providing casing and tubing services plus inspection and logistics capacity. Regional Energy & Climate Context: A broader push across the Caribbean calls for faster, coordinated renewable energy transitions, with leaders urging bundled projects, blended finance, and climate-resilient grids. Maritime Governance: Saudi Arabia and the IMO back a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project that includes Suriname, aiming to strengthen maritime laws and regulatory capacity.