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The Washington Post features Costa Rica
The Washington Post, a major U.S. newspaper, featured Costa Rica and Environment Minister Andrea Meza as part of its coverage on climate change.
President Alvarado meets with leader of upcoming UN climate talks
President Carlos Alvarado met this week with Alok Sharma, the British politician who will preside over the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26.
UN commends Costa Rica for decarbonization efforts
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, commended Costa Rica for its ongoing decarbonization efforts.
‘Do it for our children,’ parents plead at UN climate meet
Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado made climate change personal.
‘We’re still in it,’ US House leader says at UN climate meet
"We see climate change as a public health issue," Pelosi said, standing along side heads of state from Costa Rica and Bangladesh.
Global climate meetings in Costa Rica close with call for further action
Attendees at the Costa Rica event proposed the end of fossil fuel subsidies, the preservation of nature and the promotion of clean and renewable energy as a path for this new model.
At environmental forum, Costa Rica touts economic benefits of climate policy
President Carlos Alvarado says Costa Rica's decarbonization plan could benefit the country's economy to the tune of $19.5 billion.
Watch: President Carlos Alvarado speaks at Climate Week in New York City
President Alvarado discussed Costa Rica's role in the fight against climate change.
UN names Costa Rica as ‘Champion of the Earth’ for environmental efforts
The UN says the Central American country "sets an example for the region and for the world."
New York at the center of the fight against climate change
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado is expected to attend.