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Sustainability in Costa Rica
Stephen Brooks, host of "Save My Planet," recently interviewed the marketing director for sustainable tourism in Costa Rica.
The discussion focused on hotel ratings and the economic impact of tourism on local communities.
Randall Arauz gained international recognition for leading the campaign to halt the inhumane and environmentally catastrophic shark finning industry in Costa Rica. His successful efforts established Costa Rica as a new global model for shark protection. This impactful work is featured in a video narrated by actor and environmentalist Robert Redford.
Arauz's achievements exemplify the spirit of the Goldman Environmental Prize, the world's largest award for grassroots environmentalists. Discover more about the prize at goldmanprize.org.
El Programa de Liderazgo en el Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano (Liderazgo SAM) es una nueva iniciativa del Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A.C., en asociación con la Fundación Summit. Su objetivo es acelerar los esfuerzos de conservación en la ecorregión del Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano.
Esto se logra identificando y capacitando a líderes locales. Estos líderes implementarán proyectos audaces y replicables, con el fin último de reducir las principales amenazas que ponen en riesgo al arrecife.
EARTH University's unique Entrepreneurial Program empowers students to create and run businesses. It emphasizes a balance of social, economic, and environmental perspectives.
This initiative provides real-world business experience, aiming to develop job creators rather than just job seekers.
EARTH University President, Dr. José Zaglul, elaborates on this innovative program.
Pilar Saborio, Costa Rica's Ambassador to the UK, discusses her nation's actions to address climate change.
She highlights the leadership small countries can provide in combating global warming.
EARTH University in Costa Rica is a private, non-profit international institution. It focuses on education, research, and sustainable commercialization in agricultural sciences and natural resource management.
Their commercial banana farm supplies Whole Foods. Agricultural waste from banana production, combined with recycled paper, creates new paper. This "banana paper" targets niche markets like printing, high-end notebooks, and corporate stationery.
Full article: http://www.costaricafrog.com/2010/01/13/earth-university-costa-rica-green-carbon-neutral-bananas-paper/
Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright co-founded El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This program offers educational assistance, food, and microloans, primarily to indigenous communities.
El Puente's School Program supports children's educational expenses. The Food Program provides healthy meals and a gathering place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Their Microloan Program offers small loans, from $20 to $400, using proven methods that have combated poverty globally since 1987.
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A Costa Rican environmental specialist proposes an initiative to rebuild trust and foster cooperation by redesigning cities. Following the Copenhagen experience, new alliances are crucial for the benefit of people and the planet.
The project suggests collaboration among countries with populations around four million, specifically Costa Rica, Norway, Singapore, New Zealand, and Lebanon.
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