Environment
Costa Rica studies a new Water Law after 78 years
A project for a new water law tries to break through in Costa Rica after 78 years, in a context in which the water resource is increasingly valuable and in which there is criticism from environmental sectors for alleged setbacks in the text on the management and protection of the resource
Environment
Costa Rica Commits to Further Reduce its CO2 Emissions under the Paris Agreement
Costa Rica is committed to generating maximum emissions of 9.11 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2030, which according to the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica (MINAE), is in line with the global goal of not...
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Fake Turtle Eggs as Decoys to Track Poaching in Costa Rica
The phone rang as a tracker activated and a small circular blink appeared on the map. Helen Pheasey closely watched the point as it moved inland from a beach on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica."It just kept moving,"...
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Despite Reports from Locals, no Evidence is found of an African Lion in Sarapiquí
Following reports of an African lion sighting in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, the National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac) carried out an inspection and found no preliminary evidence of the animal.On December 9th, residents of that community filed a...
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Costa Rica will Recieve $60 million for the Protection of Forests
Costa Rica will receive $ 60 million from the World Bank over the next five years, in recognition of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and for the protection of forests. The World Bank revealed today during an event...
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The Largest Energy Generation and Storage Project in Costa Rica is Inaugurated
The companies Proquinal - a member of the Spradling Group - and Swissol, accompanied by government authorities, inaugurated the largest and most innovative project in storage of alternative energy in Costa Rica, which will reduce the pressure on public...
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Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve, Costa Rica’s “Insect Park”
Known as the Insect Park, due to its immense variety of insects that can be found; more than 240 species of bees and 60 species of moths have been classified in the vicinity of the park. It was created on March 5, 1986, with an area of 2,645.71 ha
Environment
Enhancing our Biological Wealth, Palo Verde National Park
Located along the banks of the Tempisque River, Palo Verde National Park is one of the best places in Costa Rica to appreciate the diversity of fauna in the area
Environment
Carara National Park, Unique and Fascinating
Carara is located in the transitional zone between the dry and humid forests of the Pacific region. It can be said that no other wilderness area in the country protects the plant and animal resources present in said bioclimatic region
Environment
“Mega Marathon: Cleaning the Beaches” will take place this Weekend in Costa Rica
On the “International Volunteer Day”, which is celebrated December 5th, various private organizations will carry out the campaign “Mega marathon cleaning the beaches”. The initiative consists of a group of volunteers cleaning beaches in different parts of the country.In...
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The federal government says Canada is at risk of another devastating wildfire season, following an unusually warm winter, widespread...