From the Field: Costa Rica points the way to a sustainable world

Costa Rica is one of the winners of the inaugural UN-backed Earthshot Prize, in recognition of the Central American country’s efforts to reverse damage to its environment and develop in a sustainable manner.

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FROM THE FIELD: Sharing migration stories across generations in Central America

06 Feb 2021

Two migrants, one young and one old, have been sharing their experiences of migrating to a small town in Costa Rica in Central America.

Champion of women’s right to manage land and forests wins top environment prize

05 May 2022

A veteran Cameroonian activist working to preserve her country’s forests, and improve the lives of people who depend on them, is the latest winner of a UN-backed international environmental prize.

FROM THE FIELD: Costa Rica communities fight duel COVID and climate threat

21 Mar 2021

Local communities in Costa Rica are working together to fight the challenging combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, thanks to support from the UN Development Programme (UNDP).