Increased Rainfall Due to a New Tropical Wave: Weather Event and Forecast
A new tropical wave (No. 2) is moving across the Caribbean Sea and, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), could reach Costa Rica starting Saturday afternoon, May 16, intensifying rainfall activity in several regions of the country. This phenomenon occurs as Costa Rica transitions into the rainy season, with a wetter pattern forecast between […]
Launches of coral conservation initiative on Costa rican Caribbean coast
A regional effort to protect coral reef ecosystems Costa Rica has launched a coral reef conservation project along its Caribbean coast, aimed at restoring and protecting these essential marine ecosystems from threats such as climate change, coral bleaching, and environmental degradation. The initiative, led by scientific institutions and environmental organizations in collaboration with local communities, […]
Urgent Protection of the Tempisque River: Constitutional Court Orders Immediate Action
A judicial ruling in defense of one of Guanacaste’s most important rivers The Sala Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia issued an order requiring several State institutions to design and implement an urgent plan to protect the Río Tempisque, considered one of the most important hydrological, ecological, and productive axes of Costa Rica’s northern […]
Guanacaste Volcano Intensifies Eruptive Activity in Costa Rica
Rincón de la Vieja becomes the most active volcano in the country The Rincón de la Vieja, located in the province of Guanacaste, has stood out as the most active volcano in Costa Ricaafter a series of eruptions recorded in April 2026, surpassing the recent activity of other volcanoes such as Poás and Turrialba, according to volcanologists from the OVSICORI-UNA. Details of […]
Costa Rica advances its decarbonization with a new 2026–2030 Action Plan
A strategic step toward a low-carbon economy Costa Rica officially presented its 2026–2030 Decarbonization Action Plan, designed to accelerate the country’s transition toward a low-carbon economy aligned with its international climate commitments. This plan is part of the National Decarbonization Plan to 2050, which defines the roadmap for Costa Rica to comply with the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under […]
Costa Rica strengthens marine species protection with a seasonal fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya
New seasonal ban in the Golfo de Nicoya to protect reproductive cycles From May 1 to July 31, 2026, Costa Rica enforced a temporary fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya, one of the country’s most important marine zones for artisanal, commercial, and sport fishing. This measure aims to protect the reproductive and growth periods of key marine species that sustain both biodiversity […]
MINAE-SINAC Move Toward a Marine PSA for the Release of Hammerhead Sharks
• Costa Rica protects 24,000 hectares of mangroves with Marine PSA• 129 people from Térraba and Sierpe signed contracts yesterday in Puntarenas• 600 mollusk-harvesting families from the Pacific will receive a financial incentive for conservation in 2026• Resources from the National Budget of the Republic make it possible to increase the number of beneficiary associations• […]
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 […]
