Ruben Ravenberg

Ruben Ravenberg

director Suriname

Ruben Ravenberg is the General Director of the Stichting Bosbeheer en Bostoezicht (SBB), the organization responsible for forest management and oversight in Suriname. He has been actively involved in addressing the significant decline in the country's timber production, which has dropped over 60% in recent years. Ravenberg advocates for a long-term master plan to promote sustainable forestry practices, emphasizing the need to shift from exporting raw timber to producing finished wood products for both local and international markets. His leadership is crucial in navigating the complexities of the timber sector, including legislative reform and capacity building among local workers.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,950
Power
31$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Suriname 2 6.00 0.67% +0% 586,634 3,950 $4,600 31$
Totals 2 586,634 3,950 $4,600 31$
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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: Ruben Ravenberg, director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB), has expressed dissatisfaction over the issuance of land in Powaka. 8

De Ware Tijd: SBB-directeur slaat alarm over uitgegeven grond in woongebied Powaka – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Ruben Ravenberg is the general director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB) who demanded the resignation of Krishnadath Joerawan from the board. 3

De Ware Tijd: SBB-directeur Ravenberg eist ontslag bestuurslid Krishnadath Joerawan – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Ruben Ravenberg, general director of the SBB, discusses the need for a technical delegation to phase out roundwood exports. 5

De Ware Tijd: Houtproductie met ruim 60 procent gedaald – de Ware Tijd