The aim of this study is to strengthen the capability of Suriname to deal with the aspects of sea level rise and other relevant aspects of climate change and to contribute to the formulation of national policy and planning, aiming to promote and strengthen sustainable livelihood within the coastal zone. The central theme is therefore the identification of adaptation measures and formulation of national policy and planning. To this end, the project will establish a Climate Change Steering Committee and work towards the following outcomes: (1) reports on climate change for policy makers; (2) reports identifying adaptation measures; (3) a report on financial requirements and financial resources for adaptation in the coastal zone; (4) a capacity needs assessment; (5) a technology needs assessment, (6) a capacity-building plan; and (7) development of a institutional structure for adaptation in the coastal zone.