The Foundation for Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development
Our Aim
Achieving sustainable development through impactful initiatives, expert services, and driving innovative growth in Suriname and the Caribbean.
about usOur Services
At the Aurae Opus Foundation, we provide a diverse range of services that are designed to bring value to both your organization, the local communities and the Environment in Suriname and the Caribbean.
- Community Development
- Consultation and Research
We provide education and resources on key topics like the environment, climate, and sustainable development, helping diverse community members understand and address these issues.
Services: Training and Workshop programs; Community and Youth engagement; Initiative and Partnership opportunities; Personalized Coaching; Public Literature; Access to Early Warning Tools
We provide education and resources on key topics like the environment, climate, and sustainable development, helping diverse community members understand and address these issues.
Services: Training and Workshop programs; Community and Youth engagement; Initiative and Partnership opportunities; Personalized Coaching; Public Literature; Access to Early Warning Tools
We also offer on request
Speciliazed Services
Our specialized services cater to unique challenges and opportunities, offering expertise in niche areas that require a specialized approach.
- Climate Services
- Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
- Climate Analyses and Forecast
- Disaster Risk Reduction Assessment
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Project Development
- Project Management
Engagement
We build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders to drive impactful environmental and social change. Through inclusive collaboration, we promote sustainable practices that protect natural resources and improve the quality of life. Our evidence-based and holistic approach ensures a healthier Suriname and a better future for all.
work with usOur Team
The AURAE OPUS foundation is supported by a team of experts in the fields of Climate, Environment, and Sustainable Development. This team is willing to commit to a better and healthy future of tomorrow.
Sukarni Mitro
Sukarni is the chairwoman and founder of Aurae Opus. She holds a Master's degree from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados, in Natural Resource and Environmental Management specialized in Climate Change. Additionally, she has her Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the People. She has more than 35 years of experience in climate, climatology, and climate change and led the Meteorological Service Suriname from 2015 – 2021. Besides, she has more than 15 years of experience teaching Physics at the secondary school and lecturing Environmental Physics at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname.
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Nuravni Sallons
Nuravni is very passionate about nature and the environment. She has a Bachelor's degree (BSc.) in Environmental Management from the Anton de Kom University of Suriname. Her dedicated mission is to preserve nature and the environment, and therefore she adopted a vegan lifestyle to contribute to that goal. From a young age on she has been advocating for sustainability, climate & the youth and has represented Suriname on different platforms in the past few years. As the Founder, treasurer and environmental manager of Aurae Opus, her expertise is writing business and project plans with a vision for a better future. With her commitment she always reached the intended goals when projects are under her management and supervision.“I believe that I have a mission to accomplish on earth. Therefore, I am going to leave behind a sustainable legacy for my descendants and the future generations.”
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Etto Zerp
Etto is a Technical Officer with more than 40 years of experience at the Meteorological Service Suriname in maintaining and installation of meteorological instruments. Besides, he is well experienced in teaching Meteorological instruments and maintenance at the secondary school.
