Forest93 Ambassador
Jean-Pierre “JeanPie” Veira
Ambassadeur sinds 2024
Cameraman, nature photographer and member of Suriname Snake Patrol, known as “the snake man”. The proceeds of his first photo exhibition paid for the start of Forest93's first food forest.
Inzet
Wat Jean-Pierre “JeanPie” Veira met Forest93 gedaan heeft, project voor project.
Actief
Suriname's first food forest
Donor
Donated the proceeds of his first nature photography exhibition, part of which the Torarica Hotel Group bought for its hotel. That money paid for the start of the food forest.
- Voedselzekerheid
- Jeugd
Afgerond
The first Forest93 Ambassador Trip, to Kwamalasamutu
Wildlife guide
Guided a night walk through the forest to look for local wildlife.
- Cultuur & kunst
- Bewustwording
Afgerond
Wildlife fotografie expositie door Jean-Pierre Veira
Fotograaf
Exposeerde zijn wildlife-fotografie en sprak met de bezoekende scholieren over de dieren en de expedities achter de foto's.
- Bewustwording
- Jeugd
- Dieren in het wild
Doorlopend
Keep Suriname Green: dringende oproep om Suriname groen te houden
Fotograaf
Hield samen met Forest93 en de Keep Suriname Green-campagne zijn eerste natuurfototentoonstelling, van 21 tot 23 maart 2024 tijdens de Green Awareness Expo en Earth Hour in Torarica.
- Bewustwording
Doorlopend
Green Growth Wildlife app
Onderzoeker
Documenteerde de taxonomie voor de diercategorieën in de app en stelde zijn wildlife-fotografie ter beschikking.
- Burgerwetenschap
- Dieren in het wild
- Bewustwording
Over Jean-Pierre “JeanPie” Veira
Jean-Pierre is a young Surinamese who spent his formative years in the Amazon region. Growing up in a family that regularly explored the jungle, he developed a lasting passion for the natural world.
Today he is a seasoned cameraman and photographer who shares the wonders of nature with his fellow Surinamese. He believes that a connection between people and the environment is crucial for conservation, and has made it his mission to bring his compatriots closer to the natural world.
In a country where snakes are often misunderstood, Jean-Pierre dedicates himself to dispelling misconceptions and educating others about them. He is a member of Suriname Snake Patrol, which helps people capture and release snakes that come into contact with people. Widely known as “the snake man”, he combines his knowledge of herpetology with his photography to create images that show the beauty of the natural world and serve as a tool for environmental education.
In cooperation with Forest93 and the Keep Suriname Green campaign, Jean-Pierre held his first exhibition of nature photography from 21 to 23 March 2024, during the Green Awareness Expo and Earth Hour event at the Torarica Resort in Paramaribo. It was very well received.
His dedication to conservation and his artistry make him a distinctive figure in both nature exploration and photography. His work captures the essence of the Surinamese landscape and inspires a renewed appreciation for the delicate balance between people and the environment. Jean-Pierre regularly shares his knowledge of biodiversity, especially snakes, on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. The video below is one of his educational wildlife videos.
