The use of drones for monitoring crocodile populations in Costa Rica represents an important change from traditional methods: nighttime boat trips where researchers had to count crocodiles by shining flashlights into their eyes, a risky and expensive task.
However, the...
The Ox-breed Viper, one of the world's largest vipers, is endangered due to habitat loss, illegal harvesting for collecting, and extermination. Researchers study the species in its natural habitat while also conserving the primary tropical rainforest. This knowledge is...
Thanks to the recycling of plastic bottle caps, a handful of Costa Rican beaches have become tourist destinations friendly to people with disabilities. This is a social and environmental responsibility project promoted by the Costa Rican Accessible Tourism Network,...
Costa Rica is a country forged by fire. Although only three volcanoes are currently active, there are more than 400 volcanic structures recognized by geologists in the country.Some are active and many are completely extinct, but all reveal the...
Fernando Ortuño, founder of the greenenergy® group, considers promoting clean energy as a constant challenge. You may ask why.
He argues that it is a challenge because it requires adapting to an evolving market and overcoming traditional barriers. “It also...
This past March 21st, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, the Institute of Forest Research and Services of the National University (Inisefor-UNA) reaffirmed its commitment to research and knowledge generation for sustainable forest management that enhances the...
Different environmental organizations in Costa Rica held a Forum and Concert for Water, for World Water Day, which is celebrated every March 22nd.
The activity was organized by the Socio-environmental Kiosks Program, the Ecologist Federation (FECON), the Biodiversity Coordination Network,...
On March 10, the "Guide to Important Plants for Bees in Costa Rica" was presented. It is a resource that seeks to mitigate the decline of these pollinators by promoting friendly spaces, such as the use of plant species...
For decades, Latin America has been the most unequal region on the planet. Furthermore, it is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, despite the fact that its total emissions represent approximately 8.3% of global emissions. This is...
Deforestation, species extinction, increasing droughts and forest fires, and our over-demand for natural resources at almost 1.75 planets per person per year (Global Footprint Network, 2023), is the result of the demands and requests of more than 8 billion...
