Selected publications are listed here.

 

Books

• Smith, G. and Bastidas, E.P. 2017. Conflict and Sustainability in a Changing Environment: Through the eyes of communities. Ecosystem and Restauration Series.  Anthem Press: London, New York. Winner of the Hogges and Cowings Book Award 2017. 

• Smith G. 2013. Participation of the Trio Indigenous Community in Climate Change Mitigation Projects in Suriname: A Worldview Conflict Analysis. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova Southeastern University.

 

Book Chapters

• Smith, G. 2014. Conflict Resolutie: Een Methode ter Onderhandeling van het  Surinaams Grondenrechten Vraagstuk.  In E. Jagdew & H. Gezius (Ed.): Grondenrechten in Suriname: Het vraagstuk nader bekeken. Paramaribo, Suriname: IMWO,  Anton de Kom University of Suriname, His/Her Tori no.5, 143-155.

• Mc Millan, D. and Smith, G. 2000. The Importance of Gender Issues in Revitalizing Agriculture in Suriname. In: A. Spring (Ed.) Woman Farmers and Commercial Ventures: London: Lynne Rienner Publishers.

• Smith G. and C. Chin. 1997. Plant- and Food Biotechnology: An Opportunity for Suriname's Agricultural Sector?. In P. Dixit (Ed.). Developing Suriname: A technological Approach. Anton de Kom University of Suriname. 

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Other Publications

• Smith, G. Chowenga, M. & Karsters. J. 2024. Seasonal Indicators for Rapid Detection of Climate Variability across Suriname. Academic Journal of Suriname 14(01), 33-55. 

• Smith, G. Chowenga, M. & Karsters. J. 2024. Local Knowledge Matters: Understanding the Decision-Making Processes of Communities under Climate Change in Suriname. Frontiers in Climate 5. 

• Smith, G.  Bastidas, E. Mittermeier, R. Goedschalk, J. Lachmising, K. Bong A Jan, R. and Goossens, L. 2023. Community in a “Conflict System”: A Case Study of Facilitating Conflict in Nature Conservation.  Journal of Conflict Management 8(1): 23-38. ​

• Smith, G. 2021. The Tribal Characteristics of Suriname Society, Version 2. 

• Smith, G. 2020. Collaborative (co) Management as a Model for Bio-cultural Conservation in Suriname. White Paper. Green Growth Suriname.

• Smith, G. and Best, L. 2014. REDD+ Manual for Indigenous and Maroon peoples. Tropenbos Suriname/Guiana Shield Facility/UNDP

• Smith, G. 2014. Training guide. Chapter on Basic tools for Conflict Resolution. Module for community level forest managers. Tropenbos Suriname. Larensteyn University/UNESCO/Nuffic.

• Smith, G. 2012. Study of the Perception of Trio and Wayana on Proposed Road  Infrastructure in South Suriname. Amazon Conservation Team/World Wildlife Fund.

• Smith, G. Michaud, G. Bertuna Reynoso, S. & Struss, P.K. (2014). MAPCID: A Model for the Analysis of Potential Conflict in Development. Journal of Conflict Management 2(1): 7-32.

• Smith, G. 2014. Training guide: Basic tools for Conflict Resolution. Modules for community level, intermediate level and academic level. Paramaribo, Suriname: Attune.

• Smith, G. 2010. Carbon-based Conservation Projects in Ecuador and Suriname: An Analysis of Vulnerability and Conflict Potential. Peace and Conflict Review 5(1): 1-10.

• Smith, G. 2010. Planet or Profit: Remodeling the Climate Change Negotiations. Journal of Alternative Perspectives in Social Sciences 2(1): 28-45. Also appeared in The Pantaneto Forum (UK), no 47, July 2012.

• Smith, G. (Ed). (2010). Land Rights, Tenure and Use of Indigenous Peoples and Maroons in Suriname. Report for the Sustainable Development of the Interior. Paramaribo, Suriname: Ministry of Regional Development/ Inter American Development Bank

• Smith, G. (Ed). (2010). Traditional Authority Structure of Indigenous Peoples and Maroons in Suriname. Report for the Sustainable Development of the Interior. Paramaribo, Suriname: Ministry of Regional Development/ Inter American Development Bank