The Suriname delegation was honored when the Prime Minister visited their booth, and they were able share information with the Prime Minister on the actions that the Government of Suriname is taking to improve national resilience in the water sector against the negative impacts of climate change. 
The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) is a regional non-governmental organization established to promote new developments in water supply and waste management through seminars and workshops. Its members are water, wastewater, and solid waste professionals in the public and private sectors. Every year, the Caribbean Water and Sanitation Association (CWWA) organizes a conference to unite the region's water and sanitation professionals in support of sustainable development and public health in the region. This year the conference took place in The Bahamas from October 17 to October 21. Participants from various Caribbean countries, the America’s, Asia, and Europe were present.

During this conference, the Suriname delegation was able to acquire knowledge from the workshops that were presented as well as able to network with the aim of establishing contacts with other organizations engaged in Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM). Some of the topics which were discussed during the conference sessions are, ensuring access to water in the face of climate change; maintaining water quality and water availability in the Region, Wastewater management and pollution, the impact of drought on water quality, sustainable water governance and finance for water management to name a few.  Approximately one thousand (1000) participants attended the conference and the exhibition.  
The water management initiatives in Suriname caught the interest of many visitors to the Suriname delegation booth (the Government of Suriname and the GCCA+ Project) during this exhibition. More than 10 connections were made with organizations who conduct business in Suriname or are already partnering with the Ministry of Natural Resources during this exhibition. The booth of the Suriname delegation had approximately 500 visitors, 250 of whom showed interest in the Water Management Projects of Suriname. These visits included the Hon. Otis Chuck Morris, —Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation of Turks and Caicos. and other dignitaries.
The conference agenda included a High-Level Forum, in which attending Ministers, directors and permanent secretaries of water and waste discussed together about the challenges and solutions adopted in their respective territories.  Seven ministers from Caribbean countries attended the meeting for water, in which strategies on common challenges and joint solutions were exchanged. During the high-level Forum on waste a, joint declaration was issued on the initial draft of the Caribbean Waste Management Action plan (CWMAP) which was completed in 2021.

The participants from Suriname returned motivated with new and strengthened insights of how water related research and issues in Suriname can be improved and how collaboration with Caribbean colleagues can enhance the sector overall. 
As one of the representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ms. Jill Boston stated participation at the conference has convinced her that cooperation with stakeholders is crucial for improvement in the water sector. It is also very important to have laws in place, which water companies and individuals must adhere to prevent waste of valuable water resources. Regarding wastewater treatment, she believes that Suriname needs to catch up with the region. There are many technologies available to achieve the required results, and investments need to be made by both public and private sector. With a strengthened and well-functioning department of Water within the Ministry, and the support from the GCCA+ Phase 2 project focusing on the goals set, we could make great progress towards achieving the goals for integrated water resource management.