International Climate Funding Strengthens Forest Conservation and Carbon Capture Efforts
A new recognition of the country’s environmental leadership The protection of Costa Rica’s forests continues to earn international recognition. Thanks to decades of efforts to conserve its forest ecosystems and reduce emissions caused by deforestation, Costa Rica will receive US$11 million from Norway as payment for its verified achievements in carbon capture and emissions reductions. […]
Costa Rican Research Contributes to One of the World’s Most Important Biodiversity Reports
A database developed in Costa Rica gains international recognition Scientific research carried out by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) has received significant international recognition after becoming part of the State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2026, one of the world’s leading scientific publications dedicated to biodiversity research. The participation of the Costa Rican […]
Feria Hecho Aquí 2026 Calls on the Creative Sector: Crafts, Design, Tradition and Costa Rican Identity
The application period opens this Friday, June 12, and will run until Sunday, July 12, 2026. Registration is completely free.Consult the participation guidelines at: www.mcj.go.cr/cpac San José, June 12, 2026. The Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) has opened the call for applications for the 12th edition of the Feria Hecho Aquí (FHA2026), the country’s […]
More Than 400 Illegal Entries Challenge the Protection of Costa Rica’s Protected Areas
Protected natural areas continue to face significant challenges Costa Rica’s protected wild areas remain one of the country’s greatest natural treasures, playing a vital role in biodiversity conservation, water resource protection, and sustainable tourism. However, during the first months of 2026, authorities recorded hundreds of unauthorized entries into these protected ecosystems, highlighting the ongoing challenges […]
Ministry of Culture and Youth Launches Talent Registration for the BRETE Employment Platform
Artists and cultural professionals from across Costa Rica will now be able to apply for positions within the Artistic Regime through the National Employment System of the National Employment Agency via the www.brete.cr platform. Registration is open to both current public employees and members of the general public. San José, June 24, 2026. As part […]
Guácimo Communities Call for Careful Review of Pineapple Expansion Over Potential Water and Biodiversity Impacts
Local residents express concerns about new agricultural projects Several communities in the canton of Guácimo, in Costa Rica’s Limón Province, have voiced concerns over the possible expansion of pineapple plantations near water sources and an important biological corridor that supports the region’s ecological connectivity. Residents, community organizations, and environmental groups are calling for any new […]
A Green Legacy Spanning More Than Six Decades: ICE Reaches the Milestone of 25 Million Trees Planted
A Landmark Achievement for Environmental Conservation The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) has reached a major environmental milestone by symbolically planting its 25 millionth tree, marking more than six decades of continuous commitment to reforestation and ecosystem conservation across the country. Far from being a recent initiative, this long-term program has been part of ICE’s […]
WordPress Expands Across the Country with Free Meetups in Five Regions Ahead of WordCamp Costa Rica 2026
The WordPress Costa Rica community is launching a series of free Meetups in Cartago, Heredia, San José, San Carlos, and Puntarenas to bring digital technology closer to entrepreneurs, students, and professionals throughout the country. The workshops and talks will cover WordPress, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing as a lead-up to WordCamp Costa Rica 2026, […]
Three Beaches Earn a Place Among the World’s Top Coastal Destinations in the 2026 Corona Beach 100
An International Recognition for Nature-Based Tourism Three Costa Rican beaches have been included in the 2026 Corona Beach 100, an international list highlighting some of the world’s most remarkable coastal destinations for their natural beauty, well-preserved environments, and the quality of the visitor experience they offer. This recognition once again showcases the country’s outstanding natural […]
Latin America’s Technology Community Grows Stronger as PyCon Latam 2026 Comes to Costa Rica
A Gathering That Brings Together the Python Community from Across the Region PyCon Latam 2026 will be held in Costa Rica for the first time, turning the country into a meeting point for developers, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals from across Latin America. Recognized as one of the region’s leading conferences dedicated to the […]
