Costa Rica’s First Indigenous Biocentric Restoration Plan Takes Root

A group of indigenous women, delegates from the Cabecares Kábata Könana Indigenous Women’s Association, has been developing the first project of Biocentric Restoration of Indigenous Peoples of Costa Rica since November 2023. The plan, coordinated with officials from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), is sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the […]

Costa Rica’s Leading Role in Environmental Conservation

thecostaricanews.com - 06/May 12:32

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Costa Rica Cracks Down on Illegal Trade of Hawksbill Turtle Products

ticotimes.net - 19:45

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) will launch a campaign on social networks to raise awareness and educate the population on the...

Illegal Logging Leads Environmental Crime Reports in Costa Rica

ticotimes.net - 13/May 21:00

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) processed 7,240 complaints related to environmental crimes between March 2023 and March 2024. These...

Exchange Rate Crisis Hits Costa Rica’s Banana Sector

ticotimes.net - 09/May 13:00

Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A. confirmed the dismissal of another 412 workers from banana farms in the province of Limón. “The reason is...

The Long-Term Challenge of Costa Rica’s Power Supply

thecostaricanews.com - 12/May 16:56

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Guyanese wins prestigious UK conservation award for protecting local endangered bird

stabroeknews.com - 06/May 06:04

A Guyanese from the South Rupununi has been awarded with a prize by a prestigious UK charity for his efforts in the Indigenous-led protection and...

Costa Rica Faces Alarming Obesity Epidemic as WHO Projects Grim Future

ticotimes.net - 15/May 20:30

As revealed by projections from the World Health Organization (WHO), Costa Rica could rank third among nations with the highest rates of overweight...

Costa Rica’s Energy Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Change

ticotimes.net - 12/May 00:00

Costa Rica is going through an energy crisis, and the entire country will suffer power outages of approximately three hours starting next week....

Local indigenous leader benefits from carbon design forum in Peru

stabroeknews.com - 12/May 06:01

The South Rupununi Conservation Society’s Senior Ranger Nicholas Cyril recently travelled to Peru where he along with other participants shared...

Arecuna, Akawaio villagers cite `devastating’ effects of drought in Upper Mazaruni

stabroeknews.com - 04/May 06:18

As part of their efforts to exercise their right to self-determination and autonomy, the Indigenous Peoples of the Arecuna and Akawaio villages...

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