Environment
Costa Rica Assumes Regional Coordination of Marine Protection
Starting in March, Costa Rica will be the regional coordinator of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). It is the entity created by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea to protect the oceans.Costa Rica Ranks Among the...
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Colorful Animals from Costa Rica will be Featured in a BBC Series
Toucans, red-eyed frogs and macaws are some species of animals of the biodiversity of Costa Rica that will be in the new BBC series called “Life in Color”. These are two specials that the famous presenter Sir David Attenborough,...
Environment
As of NOW, Costa Rica’s National Parks are Plastic Free!
Summer is synonymous with sun, mountains, leisure and relaxation activities to enjoy your days off
Environment
Innovative Tico System Saves Almost 2 million Liters of Water Per Year in Car Washes
An innovative system in Costa Rica allows the saving of almost two million liters of water per year in washing the fleets of three car rental companies in the country, which is equivalent to the monthly consumption of 70...
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Costa Rica Creates a New Category of Protected Area to Conserve Forests in Urban Areas
Costa Rica has a new category of protected area called Urban Natural Parks (PANU), which seeks to conserve ecosystems and forests at risk in the city, as well as improve the physical and mental health of people. It also...
Environment
In Nairobi UN Virtual Assembly for the Environment
The role of nature in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) will focus the discussions at the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), which is held this week.Under the theme:“Strengthening action by nature to achieve the...
Environment
Plastic Pollution: A Planetary Catastrophe That Urges An International Treaty
The negative impact of plastic waste pollution on the environment is undeniable. More than 800 species of animals are affected by these wastes, including all species of sea turtles, more than 40% of species of cetaceans and 44% of...
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Playa del Coco Receives International Recognition as a Community Prepared for a Tsunami
The Playa del Coco community received the International Tsunami Readiness Recognition, which is a pilot program administered by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC / UNESCO).The Communal Committee of Emergencies of Playas del Coco was the leader in...
Environment
Costa Rica On Alert Due to a New Variety of Mosquito That Entered the American Continent
The arrival to the American continent of a new variety of mosquito, known as Aedes Vittatus, has the Costa Rican health authorities on alert. Although this insect has not reached Costa Rica yet, its presence is confirmed in the...
Environment
“Artificial Reefs” are Installed in the Waters of Costa Rica for Giving Habitat to Marine Animals
Costa Rica is one of the countries congratulated by the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, for its climate actions.
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National Symphony Orchestra to Offer Six Free Concerts in Desamparados, Santa Ana, and Guanacaste
With a musical repertoire that includes works by Gioachino Rossini, Leroy Anderson, John Williams, Vinicio Meza, and Carlos Guzmán,...