About
Our Vision
Establish a thriving bamboo industry in Suriname that drives sustainable, long-term economic growth and benefits the country and its people.
Our Mission
To become the most bamboo-centric company in the world by sustainably cultivating and processing bamboo into high-quality products and renewable energy — from construction materials to biomass and biochar — while reducing carbon emissions, creating local jobs, and supporting Suriname's economy as a global leader in the bamboo ecosystem.
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Leadership Behind The Vision
Joy S.R. Ramlakhan
Founder · Director
Credentials
- 25+ years experience — urban planning, land-use design, and sustainable development across Suriname, Guyana, and the Caribbean
- National policy author — Author of Suriname’s Ruimtelijke Ordening Bill shaping national spatial planning legislation
- Institutional delivery — Led programs funded by UNDP, IDB, and the EU
- International recognition — Award recipient from a leading Indian university for sustainable development
Femia M. Wesenhagen, MSc.
Co-Founder · Chief Bamboo Officer
For over a decade, Femia carried a single idea: that Suriname — one of the most forest-rich, carbon-negative countries on Earth — could become a global leader in bamboo.
Not by exploiting its forests, but by regenerating land, protecting ecosystems, and building a circular industry rooted in stewardship.
Deeply passionate about and inspired by Suriname
Team✨
Project Support Team
Rishi Kartaram
Investment Advisor-RUHI Ventures General Partner
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Angelika Namdar
Scientific Reviewer
Angelika Namdar is the scientific reviewer from the Anton De Kom University
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Gwendolyn Smith
Founder and Chair of Green Growth Suriname
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Lindsay Goosen
Co-founder and Secretary Green Growth Suriname
