Environment

 The scarlet macaw (Aramacao) is one of the most emblematic birds of Costa Rica.  Its importance lies not only in its great beauty but also in its ability to coexist with humans, its importance as an umbrella species (by...

Foams, internal components and parts of the packaging of refrigerators, washing machines and other appliances arrive daily at different beaches through the mouths of the main rivers.This waste represents up to 20% of what is collected in the different...

The cold front season in Costa Rica will be less frequent and intense than usual in 2023.This is what experts from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) predict, mainly influenced by the El Niño phenomenon.“During El Niño, that is more...

This year, 719 agricultural farms throughout the country receive the award in the Agricultural Category of the Ecological Blue Flag Program, in recognition of the effort in the application of practices for the sustainable management of natural resources in...

 Students, families and schools positively impacted the environment by taking on one eco-challenge at a timeWithin the framework of My Guardian Challenge 2023, participants planted 1,763 native trees, promoted 86 orchards and 81 gardens for pollinators in schools and...

 Achieving “net zero” emissions in the private sector is possible with a roadmap and business strategy.  The NDC Action Project works in both areas, which has the support of the Business Alliance for Development (AED), which brings together more...

On October 5, Costa Rica hosted the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Summit on Environmental Sustainability."Economic resilience, green and just transition" was the main theme of the meeting, which was attended by government officials from the...

Costa Rica is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and commitment to environmental sustainability. However, the country is not immune to the environmental challenges facing many countries around the world.Climate changeCosta Rica is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of...

 The El Niño phenomenon is generating an atypical year in Costa Rica to the point that September records record temperatures.According to experts from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the situation is unusual because it is a month during the...

This past Thursday, September 28, the Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) announced to the country the opening of the first Central American laboratory specialized in measuring the environmental footprint of products and services.The Laboratory, which is the first of...