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  1. 10 hours ago

    Gratitude to for eloquent and heartfelt honoring of two gurus of the natural world, departing as closely to each other as their lives’ work.

    Two giants of the conservation world died this past weekend. They will both be very much missed: via
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  2. Dec 27

    We have lost our dear friend Tom Lovejoy, author of the term “biodiveristy” , passionate lover of nature. Thank you Tom for educating, inspiring and challenging us. Your passion continues in us.

    Tom Lovejoy inspired a whole generation of conservationists in Costa Rica. His work in the consolidation of our system of protected areas particularly in Osa is a living testimony of his vision. RIP!!
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  3. Dec 18

    Gran hito para y para los océanos del mundo. Felicitaciones a tantas personas que han venido trabajando esto desde hace años. Los tiburones de la maravillosa Isla del Coco festejan.

    Firmamos decreto que amplía el Parque Nacional Isla del Coco y el Área Marina de Manejo del Bicentenario. En conjunto, más de 161 mil km2, pasando de un 2,7% a un aprox de 30% en protección de 🌊 En lucha contra crisis climática, 🇨🇷 debe liderar con el ejemplo.
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    Dec 17

    Felicito a la nueva presidenta del , Eugenia Zamora Chavarría, la primera mujer en presidir ese pilar fundamental de nuestra institucionalidad democrática.

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    Dec 17

    New York City bans natural gas in new buildings under 7 stories from 2023 and all new buildings from 2027. Significant renovations could also require buildings to become all-electric 40% of NYC emissions come from boilers, furnaces and hot water heaters

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  6. Dec 16

    As we reflect on , we're joined by 's who shares her deep insights into why and how we must shift mindsets and systems to address climate injustices. This is an extraordinary conversation that will very much remain with us

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  7. Dec 15

    Two new worth listening to! 🔹 on solutions to climate change: 🔹 's on shifting to sustainable growth:

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  8. Dec 14

    Hoy perdimos a un poeta, escritor, dramaturgo, pianista, pintor…Guido Saenz Gonzalez. Sembrador del fértil terreno cultural de Costa Rica. Gracias querido don Guido! Nuestros violines lo recordaran siempre!

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  9. Dec 13

    When it comes to climate commitments from the financial sector, we've now reached critical mass. For expert analysis of where we stand following , we hear from , Special Envoy on Innovative Finance + Sustainable Investments. 👉

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    Dec 12

    6 years ago, led 🌍 leaders in the adoption of . Today, has signed 217 companies committed to their businesses by 2040, 10 years ahead of Paris. We are stronger together— mitigation takes action at scale.

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  11. Dec 9

    Connecting on personal levels fundamentally changes how we approach climate work. This emerged in our conversation with , President of , who shared remarkable insights into navigating the process and preparing for COP27 – and beyond.

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    Addressing the climate crisis involves personal journeys and global efforts. This week , President of , shares reflections on the importance of trust, turning commitments into action, and how his work for influenced him. 👉
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  12. Dec 4

    As the only Costa Rican on the team (despite my co-hosts' wishful thinking), I'm thrilled to share our wonderful episode with President . One concept that struck me was how smart selfishness and selflessness can coincide. Many more insights within to contemplate!

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    "Making the impossible possible" This week on we bring you a very special conversation with President of Costa Rica, ranging from conservation + to multilateralism + different pathways for development.
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    Dec 1

    Desde el Museo José Figueres Ferrer celebramos que hace 73 años don Pepe Figueres lideró la sabia y visionaria decisión de abolir el ejército. Un honor ser invitado por y Kirsten, sus hijas. Como 🇨🇷 debemos cuidar y atesorar este legado extraordinario

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  14. Dec 1

    Mucha gratitud por haber nacido en un país sin ejército. Una decisión valiente de José Figueres Ferrer y otros visionarios. Gracias señor Presidente y señora por honrarnos con su visita hoy en el 1er aniversario del Museo don Pepe en La Lucha.

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  15. Dec 1

    Que gran orgullo ver a la querida y respetada Doña Eli recibir este tan merecido reconocimiento por su incansable labor en pro de los derechos humanos.

    La Presidenta de la Jueza Elizabeth Odio Benito recibió de manos del Presidente de la República de Costa Rica🇨🇷, Sr. Carlos Alvarado la Condecoración al Mérito, la Paz y la Democracia de .
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  16. Nov 26

    At we were led by the head, and we had to deliver more from the heart. Few people articulate the gravity of this better than , whose speech was among the most powerful moments in Glasgow. I hope you find our conversation as valuable as we did.

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    "Please open your hearts, and then act." With her powerful speech continuing to resonate worldwide, this week joined + to share reflections on what happened in Glasgow and where we go from here:
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  17. Nov 18

    Excellent post read from the very thoughtful Rebecca Solnit.

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  18. Nov 16

    Importante consulta del sobre la ampliación del Parque Nacional Isla del Coco para beneficiar la pesca nacional y proteger este tesoro nuestro. Los/las invito a participar en la consulta.

    Consulta Pública: Las personas interesadas pueden enviar sus comentarios mediante el siguiente link: Lea más:
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  19. Nov 16

    Having listened to expressions of both Outrage and Optimism about the , here's our analysis of outcomes and why each and every one of you out there has a role in pushing forward in the year ahead ➡️

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    Nov 15

    was “somewhere in between blah, blah, blah and a total success,” says climate scientist . UN climate chief tells me the outcome is somewhere between failure and success - and it's particularly important that countries must reconvene in one year.

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