Environment
Summit Hosted by Costa Rica Seeks the “Declaration of Peace for the Ocean”
During this past weekend, environmental and diplomatic authorities from more than 30 countries met at the Heredia Convention Center for the event called “Immersed in Change”, focused on solutions for the protection of the oceans,The inauguration of the meeting...
Environment
The Forest Fire Season Ended in Costa Rica with 141 Emergencies and More than 27 Thousand Hectares Burned
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...
Environment
International Area that takes Care of Cocos Island Receives $16 Million Injection for Protection
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...
Local News
Electric Vehicle Users Will Be Able to Access a New Public Charging Network in Costa Rica
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...
Environment
Costa Rica with only .03% of the Planet’s Surface has 5% of the Worlds Biodiversity, Find Out Why
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...
Environment
Canada Will Support Bird Preservation in Costa Rica and Other Countries in the Region with $15 Million
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...
Environment
6 Strategies for Organizations to Prepare for Environmental Challenges
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...
Environment
Hearth Summit Arrives in Costa Rica to Reconnect with Ecological Belonging
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...
Environment
Should Latin America Consider Nuclear Energy as an Alternative Source for its Power Grid?
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...
Environment
“El Niño”and Climate Change Caused Record Disasters in Latin America during 2023, According to the World Meteorological Organization
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...
Latest News
HIJOS Releases 3D Music Video to Revive Costa Rican Rock Classic
The band HIJOS released a new animated version of "Dime que puedo hacer sin ti" (Tell Me What I...