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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...

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...

Costa Rica’s Cocos Island Leads the Fight Against Illegal Fishing

The Pew Charitable Trusts recently published an article highlighting the international reach of Costa Rica’s Cocos Marine Conservation Area Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance Center...

Most Costa Ricans Do Not Separate Household Waste, Study Finds

A recent study revealed that the majority of Costa Ricans do not separate their household solid waste. According to the National University (UNA), 57%...

New Financing Model in Costa Rica Supports Biodiversity and Growth

Costa Rica is advancing investment in biodiversity through a blended finance program, combining concessional and catalytic capital from public and philanthropic sources to stimulate...

Costa Rica Leads Biodiversity Conservation Efforts at COP16

Biodiversity conservation was central at COP16, the global climate conference where nations gathered to address urgent environmental priorities. For Costa Rica, conservation has long...
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6 Wild Cats of Costa Rica: From Jaguars to Oncillas

The cat family is well represented in Costa Rica with six different species of felines calling the small country home. Throughout my years of...

Costa Rica cracks down on terror suspect – extradites murder fugitive

Costa Rica’s Immigration Police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Syrian national suspected of ties to terrorist activities on Tuesday. The arrest took place...

Wildlife Trafficking Threatens Costa Rica’s Biodiversity

Wildlife trafficking poses a grave threat to Costa Rica's biodiversity, with species like snakes and turtles among the most targeted. Despite strict laws and...