Environment

Through a virtual platform, the four countries driving the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade, and Sustainability (ACCTS) signed the final text this past Friday. It is a pioneering instrument that is the first in history to use disciplines from...

Approximately 28 Costa Rican organizations and citizens in general, with digital and physical signatures, are demanding the resignation of Franz Tattenbach Capra, as Minister of Environment and Energy.The actions are following the powers established in Article 9 and Article...

In recent years, the proposal to use fossil gas in Costa Rica as a transitional energy fuel has emerged, arguing that it is less polluting than oil and, therefore, should be our "bridge fuel." However, this idea is based...

Before summer begins, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) launched an energy-saving campaign called "Turn Off Waste!" The Institute guaranteed weeks ago that Costa Ricans will not face the threat of blackouts in 2026 that they suffered this year,...

Costa Rica joined Spain, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic in a triangular cooperation initiative to reduce seismic risk in Latin America. This project is called Sustainable and Resilient Construction in Central America and the Caribbean in the Face of...

When the road opened in our community, immediately came the sale of alcohol, invasion, theft, and sale of our lands. Instead of leaving or letting the situation continue, I formed a group with other women to fight, reclaim, cultivate,...

Costa Rica has established itself as a global leader in sustainable development, leveraging its rich natural resources and commitment to environmental preservation to create an environmentally-friendly economy. The country’s approach combines innovative policies, community engagement, and international cooperation, aiming...

Latin America and the Caribbean lead the conservation of the planet's terrestrial biodiversity, with 5 million square kilometers (km²) of protected land areas (4.9 in the Asia-Pacific, 4.3 in Africa, 3.8 in Europe, 2.5 in North America, and 0.4...

The Costa Rican Association of Electric Mobility (ASOMOVE) in conjunction with the Latin American Association of Sustainable Mobility (ALAMOS) will hold the Latin American Congress on Electric Mobility Costa Rica 2024.This will be the second edition in Costa Rica...

A beautiful garden is a wonderful thing. It is a place where you can relax and reflect but it is also a place where you can invite friends over to enjoy a meal and a glass or two of...