Organizations warn that the situation in Crucitas reflects a structural environmental crisis in Costa Rica
Civil society groups raise concerns about environmental deterioration and governance More than 40 civil society organizations grouped within the Civic Environmental Parliament have issued a public statement warning of a deep environmental crisis in Costa Rica, arguing that the situation in Crucitas is not an isolated event but rather a symptom of structural weaknesses in […]
UCR Supports Bill to Guarantee Public Access to Beaches
University backs legislative initiative on Costa Rica’s coastal public assets The Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) has expressed its support for a bill aimed at guaranteeing public access to all beaches in the country, reaffirming the importance of preserving these natural spaces as public areas freely accessible to both residents and visitors. This position aligns […]
Juan Santamaría Airport Reuses Water Equivalent to Daily Consumption of 450 People
Environmental innovation in airport infrastructure The Juan Santamaría International Airport, Costa Rica’s main air transport terminal, has implemented a system that reuses treated wastewater, saving an amount of water equivalent to the daily consumption of approximately 450 people. This sustainability measure forms part of the airport’s strategy to optimize water use in daily operations, reducing […]
Costa Rican documentary about bats “Arquitectos” is nominated at prestigious Latin American festival
International recognition for Costa Rican documentary filmmaking The Costa Rican documentary “Arquitectos”, which explores the life, behavior, and ecological importance of bats, has been nominated at a major Latin American film festival, strengthening the presence of Costa Rican cinema on international screens. This recognition is a significant milestone for national audiovisual production and offers a […]
Innovative Solution to Clean the Pirro River in Heredia
Low-cost, high-impact pilot project In the city of Heredia, a pilot initiative is being implemented to clean the Pirro River through an innovative, low-cost solution designed to reduce pollution and raise environmental awareness within the community. The project consists of a floating barrier made from 52 recycled plastic containers and native vegetation, placed diagonally across […]
Costa Rica begins the gradual phase-out of fipronil in agriculture
The Government of Costa Rica has announced the start of a gradual phase-out of fipronil in agriculture, marking an important shift in the country’s environmental and health policy. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Health in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), sets […]
50-ton electric trucks drive zero-emission freight in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has just completed a pioneering fleet of 15 heavy-duty electric trucks, a key step toward bringing zero-emission mobility into the heart of the productive and agricultural sector. These units are already operating in strategic areas of the country and are showing concrete results in cost savings, noise reduction, and improved air quality in […]
A loud rumble and strong smell of sulfur recorded this Sunday at Turrialba volcano
A loud rumble and intense smell of sulfur recorded this Sunday at Turrialba volcano raised alarms among residents and park rangers, although initial analyses rule out, for now, an explosive eruption linked to the event. What happened at Turrialba volcano Around midday, staff at Turrialba Volcano National Park reported hearing a loud rumble accompanied by […]
Costa Rica Will Implement a Special Operation During Holy Week 2026 to Strengthen Anti-Poaching Surveillance
Special Holy Week 2026 Operation The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) will activate a national control and protection operation during Holy Week, from March 28 to April 5, 2026. The central objective is to prevent environmental crimes such as poaching, illegal extraction, transport, captive possession, and […]
Blow Against Illegal Logging in Costa Rica: Over 2,000 Timber Posts Seized in Bagaces
Environmental Operation in Guanacaste An environmental control operation in the canton of Bagaces, in the province of Guanacaste, resulted in one of the largest timber seizures so far in 2026. Officials from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), attached to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), confiscated more than 2,000 timber posts allegedly […]
