There has been a drastic decline in population of several shark species around the world over the past few years, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The non-profit organization Misión Tiburón in Guanacaste is committed to marine life with a focus on shark conservation.
The development organization Hivos is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Putting the individual person in the center of their work, its associates have been advocating many different areas of social interaction: Women’s rights, sustainability, diversity - you name it!