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Stories from Costa Rica<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

by Alvaro Uma\u00f1a<\/span><\/span><\/h4>
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How Costa Rica successfully reversed deforestation and now has a thriving forest and economy<\/span><\/span><\/h5>
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Stories from Costa Rica<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Alvaro Uma\u00f1a Quesada:
\n<\/b>50 Years of Environmental Leadership<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since before becoming the country’s first Minister of Environment and Energy at the age of 34 in 1986, Alvaro Uma\u00f1a Quesada has dedicated himself to shaping and improving Costa Rica’s environmental policies. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>As an academic, environmentalist, and politician, he brings over 50 years of experience to the table. Through his storytelling, Alvaro aims to inspire younger generations to join the fight for our planet. He shares hopeful narratives of Costa Rica’s journey towards becoming one of the greenest nations in the world, while also acknowledging the challenges and failures along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Creating the Ministry of Environment and Energy<\/h4><\/a>

Discover how Costa Rica pioneered by giving nature political power and a cabinet level position.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Reorganizing Conservation and Biodiversity<\/h4><\/a>

Explore how Costa Rica replaced the traditional western view of conservation for a new and thriving model.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ecological Economics<\/h4><\/a>

Discover how Costa Rica gave its forests economic value by implementing forest incentives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Reversal of Deforestation and Forestry Development<\/h4><\/a>

How Costa Rica went from 26% forest coverage in the 1980\u2019s to almost 60% in 2024, while driving sustainable economic prosperity. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Debt-swaps for Conservation<\/h4><\/a>

Learn about one of the most creative financial solutions implemented in the battle against climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Climate Change<\/h4><\/a>

Reflect on the challenges and frustrations of global climate negotiations and the need for action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Follow my latest articles and blog items here<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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