Green Turtle Conservation Faces New Challenges During Nesting Season
Illegal Fishing Continues to Threaten an Iconic Species Every year, thousands of green sea turtles arrive on Costa Rica’s Caribbean beaches to complete one of the most important stages of their life cycle: reproduction and nesting. However, this extraordinary natural event continues to face significant threats caused by human activities, including illegal fishing. Recently, park […]
A New National Strategy Aims to Strengthen Preparedness for Future El Niño Events
A Proactive Response to One of the World’s Most Influential Climate Phenomena Costa Rican authorities have unveiled a new national strategy designed to strengthen the country’s preparedness for the impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon, a natural event that has historically affected water resources, agriculture, electricity generation, and numerous sectors of the economy. The […]
National Strategy Aims to Reduce Wildlife Electrocutions and Protect Biodiversity
A Silent Threat Affecting Thousands of Animals Every Year Costa Rica has taken another important step in protecting its biodiversity with the implementation of a national strategy designed to reduce wildlife electrocutions caused by electrical infrastructure. The initiative responds to an environmental issue that has injured or killed thousands of animals across the country for […]
Playa Blanca Enters a New Era: Public Access, Cultural Activities, and Environmental Commitment
A New Chapter for One of the Central Pacific’s Most Iconic Destinations Playa Blanca, located in the canton of Garabito, has once again become the focus of public attention following the recent opening of an access route that improves connectivity to this renowned coastal destination. The measure has sparked a nationwide discussion about beach access, […]
Corcovado Faces a Global Threat: Volunteers Remove Tons of Waste Carried from Distant Shores
A Massive Community Effort to Protect One of the Planet’s Most Important Natural Areas More than 250 volunteers recently took part in a large-scale cleanup operation in Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most iconic protected areas and widely recognized by scientists as one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The initiative resulted […]
Three Athletes Set to Represent the Nation at One of the World’s Most Demanding Triathlon Events
A New Opportunity to Compete Among the World’s Best Costa Rican triathlon will once again be represented on the international stage as three national athletes prepare to compete in a World Triathlon Cup event, one of the most prestigious competitions on the global triathlon calendar. The race will bring together athletes from around the world […]
Microplastics Are Spreading from Beaches to Food Systems
A Growing Environmental Challenge Microplastics have become one of the most pressing environmental concerns of the 21st century. Recent studies have detected these tiny particles not only on beaches and in marine ecosystems, but also in fish, livestock, and poultry, highlighting the growing spread of plastic contamination throughout different levels of the food chain. These […]
Corcovado Temporarily Reduces Visitor Access to Protect One of the Planet’s Most Valuable Ecosystems
A Measure Focused on Conservation Environmental authorities have decided to temporarily reduce visitor capacity at Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most iconic protected areas. The measure comes in response to the need to address wastewater management issues in facilities used by both visitors and park staff. The primary goal is to ensure that […]
Semilla Sonora Boosts a New Generation of Costa Rican Musical Works
Seventeen projects will receive funding thanks to the country’s leading competitive fund for musical creation. San José, June 11, 2026. Seventeen musical projects from different regions of the country will receive funding to develop original works thanks to the second edition of Semilla Sonora, an initiative driven by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ), […]
More Than 450 Animals Protected During Major Infrastructure Projects
An Effort That Combines Development and Conservation Large infrastructure projects are often associated with roads, bridges, and construction works, but behind many of these initiatives lies significant environmental protection work. Recently, more than 450 wild animals were rescued and safely relocated during the execution of various infrastructure projects, demonstrating that development and conservation can move […]
