About Us
Learn about our mission and values, and meet the people that drive us forward.
Our Mission& Vision
Vision
To be Suriname's leading force in building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.
Mission
Through professional services, climate smart initiatives, and sustainable ventures, we empower vulnerable communities, ignite innovation, and foster economic growth in Suriname and the Caribbean.
Our Values
- Efficiency
- Empowerment
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Partnership
- Solidarity
Our Founders
The AURAE OPUS Foundation is a non-governmental organization that has been formally established on August 15, 2019, in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Given the national and global climate change and environmental challenges, the demand for information has been growing in Suriname. There is a pressing need to understand how climate data can be used across various sectors for effective adaptation, as well as an urgent call to tackle environmental pollution and raise awareness. Marginalized communities in Suriname, including Indigenous peoples and Maroons, are seeking essential resources and support to protect their livelihoods and build resilience against climate change. At the same time, there is a crucial need for job creation and income improvement, which can be effectively addressed through sustainable employment opportunities that empower these communities. In response to these needs, the Aurae Opus Foundation was born.
With over 40 years of experience in the climate and environmental field and a broad network spanning the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States of America, and Europe, we are exceptionally qualified to serve your needs.
The founders of the Aurae Opus Foundation are Nuravni S. Sallons and Sukarni Mitro.
Our Aim
Achieving sustainable development through impactful initiatives, expert services, and driving innovative growth in Suriname and the Caribbean.
about 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.
