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Costa Rica’s Corcovado Foundation a finalist for international funding

EOCA selected the Corcovado Foundation for its proposal to reduce plastic waste in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.

Guanacaste school selected as finalist in global water competition

The kids at Niños del Sol designed an innovative student-built graywater filtration system.

UNESCO declares Costa Rica’s Savegre a Biosphere Reserve

Costa Rica now has four UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, but Savegre is the first to include coastal marine areas.

Costa Rica Agency Orders Suspension of Pineapple Farming Project

The Environmental Technical Secretariat asked for the demarcation of all wetland areas inside the property before any type of work on the pineapple project continues.

Earth Hour in Costa Rica saved more electricity than in 2016

During this year's Earth Hour, Costa Rica saved 32 kilowatts, 2 more than in last year's celebration.

Alleged gold miners end protest at Corcovado National Park

Government officials pledged to evaluate available options to compensate 170 alleged former gold miners who claim they were evicted from the lands that are now part of Corcovado National Park.
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Costa Rica Launches Climate Adaptation Plan for Protected Wildlife Areas

Costa Rica is set to launch an ambitious plan to help its Protected Wildlife Areas (ASP) adapt to the challenges of climate change, focusing...

Why Costa Ricans Call Themselves Ticos and Americans Gringos

Although Shakespeare’s Juliet spoke true when she said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” she was referring to given names...

Costa Rica Wildlife: Meet the White Hawk

Today’s featured avian creature is the White Hawk, a widespread, beautiful bird of prey whose life is still a bit of a mystery. The...