Región:Internacional | Tipo: Informe

This policy brief examines the importance of the titling of the Saamaka people's territory as a collective territory in Suriname, in the light of the laws relevant to Afrodescendant land titling and the 2007 “Saramaka people v. Suriname” judgment. It is argued that the titling of their territory of 1,422,172 ha will secure the territorial rights of the Saamaka people, strengthen their cultural identity, and promote the conservation of their natural environment. It is recommended that the Government of Suriname takes urgent steps to advance the titling process and ensure sustainable development for the Saamaka people.