The 2024 forest fire season officially ended in Costa Rica and is the most aggressive in the last 10 years.According to data from the Fire Department, 141 emergencies were attended and 27,865 hectares were burned.
“The climax of the fire...
The Marine Corridor of the Eastern Tropical Pacific (CMAR) is celebrating 20 years of jointly protecting natural terrors that include Costa Rica's Cocos Island, as well as Ecuador's Galapagos, Colombia's Malpelo and Panama's Coiba.
Authorities from the four countries met...
The Costa Rican company ELCO -EnergíasLimpias de Costa Rica-, officially launched its charging network for electric vehicle users.In a first phase, this network will have 50 7.6 kW medium charging stations, and will later be complemented with 25 14...
Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that is renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Despite covering only 0.03 percent of the planet's surface, Costa Rica is home to 5 percent of the world's biodiversity. This is an...
Through the Conserve Birds initiative, the government of Canada will make a donation of $15 million to several countries in the region, including Costa Rica, to protect various key ecosystems and the birds that live in them.
The announcement was...
Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change and other environmental factors. Organizations across various sectors are now facing the reality that these challenges can disrupt operations, damage infrastructure, and affect overall business stability. It’s...
The Hearth Summit Costa Rica 2024 is the third edition of a series of global meetings organized by The Wellbeing Project that will take place from October 16 to 18 in the Costa Rican capital.
This event is part of...
Latin America is a region known for its rich natural resources, including abundant reserves of oil, gas, and hydropower. However, in recent years, these traditional sources of energy have faced challenges such as environmental concerns, price fluctuations, and supply...
The El Niño phenomenon and the effects of global warming due to human activity caused a record of climate disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a UN agency, indicated this past...
The Capuchin monkeys of Costa Rica are one of the most fascinating and intelligent species of primates found in the country. Known for their distinctive white faces and chests, these monkeys are a common sight in the lush rainforests...
