Puntarenas approves moratorium to halt extraction activities in the Guacimal River
Background and Municipal Council decision The Municipal Council of Puntarenas unanimously approved a moratorium limiting material extraction activities in the riverbed and banks of the Guacimal River. This initiative follows growing technical and community concerns about the environmental damage caused by these practices, including erosion, habitat degradation, and risks to local infrastructure. The measure reflects […]
Nighttime Volunteering and Marine Conservation in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific: A Citizen Network in Action
Community patrols to protect marine life In Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific region, particularly in areas of high biodiversity, a network of environmental volunteers carries out nighttime patrols aimed at protecting marine wildlife, especially sea turtles that come ashore to nest. These initiatives combine the efforts of local organizations, national and international volunteers, and conservation projects […]
Punta Leona opposes MINAE proposal that would allow macaws to be kept in captivity
Community and conservation project voice concern The Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort publicly expressed its opposition to an initiative promoted by the Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MINAE) that seeks to modify the Wildlife Conservation Law to allow individuals to keep psittacine birds — including parrots, parakeets, and macaws — in captivity. According […]
Costa Rica Project Featured by National Geographic Among the World’s Top Conservation Initiatives
Global recognition for conservation A Costa Rican environmental initiative was highlighted by National Geographic among the six best conservation projects in the world worth traveling for, in editorial content linked to Earth Day 2026. The selection showcases initiatives focused on species recovery and natural heritage protection across different regions of the globe. Alongside Costa Rica, […]
Costa Rica Faces Drier, Hotter 2026 with Uneven Start to Rainy Season
National weather projections by IMN Costa Rica is expected to enter the 2026 rainy season with an irregular onset and overall below-normal rainfall in many regions, according to projections from the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN). While the first rains may occur between April and May, as is typical, they are not expected to consolidate uniformly […]
Costa Rica Strengthens Training of Authorities for the Handling of Rescued and Seized Wildlife
Technical training to protect wildlife Costa Rican authorities from various institutions took part in a series of specialized workshops designed to improve the safe and humane handling of wild animals that are rescued or seized in cases of illegal trafficking or risk situations. The initiative was organized by Humane World for Animals Costa Rica in […]
Rescued flamingo in Limón survives against the odds but will remain in human care
Story of the rescued flamingo An American flamingo rescued in Limón in June 2025 continues to show signs of recovery under the care of the Jaguar Rescue Center, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Costa Rica. The bird was initially found in Valle de la Estrella in very poor condition — weak, underweight, hypothermic, and diagnosed […]
Partial Crater Wall Collapse at Poás Volcano After Recent Eruption
Details of the recent volcanic activity A volcanic eruption recorded on April 10, 2026, at Parque Nacional Volcán Poás caused significant changes to the crater’s morphology. According to the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (Ovsicori), a technical inspection revealed that a section of the southwestern inner crater wall collapsed, losing approximately 23 meters […]
A global model from Costa Rica: biological corridors as a strategy to protect biodiversity
Costa Rica has established itself as one of the most innovative countries in environmental conservation. Beyond its national parks, the country has developed a key strategy: the creation of biological corridors. This approach connects fragmented ecosystems and stands as a model that can be replicated worldwide. What is a biological corridor and why is it […]
Costa Rica promotes ocean education through a new digital platform
An initiative to bring the ocean closer to the public Costa Rica recently launched an innovative digital platform focused on marine education and conservation, aiming to bring ocean knowledge closer to students, teachers, and the general public. The project, known as Costa Rica Azul, was introduced as an interactive tool that allows users to explore […]
