Leading the World in
Living Green!

Conservation & Sustainability

Eco-Sustainability

Reforestation ♦ Eco-Tourism ♦ Renewable Energy

Explore Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, and thriving green energy while experiencing a country that has embraced ecotourism and redefined sustainability.

The Great Reversal

Once facing catastrophic deforestation, Costa Rica is one of the only tropical nations to have reversed it.
Visionary environmental policies have transformed the nation’s landscape and future.

60%
Forest Cover Today

From a low of just 40% in 1987, the nation’s commitment to reforestation has yielded incredible results, with forests now covering nearly two-thirds of the country.

Pillars of Green Success

Once facing catastrophic deforestation, Costa Rica is one of the only tropical nations to have reversed it.
Visionary environmental policies have transformed the nation’s landscape and future.

National Parks & Protected Areas

A cornerstone of Costa Rica’s strategy is its extensive network of protected lands, which safeguard an incredible 5% of the world’s total biodiversity.

Payment for Environmental Services

Pioneered in 1997, the PES program pays landowners to conserve forests, turning environmental protection into a viable economic activity for rural communities.

Ecotourism: A Green Economy

By marketing its natural beauty, Costa Rica has built a thriving tourism industry that directly funds and incentivizes further conservation efforts across the country.

Renewable Energy Champion

Costa Rica is a world leader in clean energy, demonstrating that a modern economy can thrive without relying on fossil fuels for its electricity needs.

Pillars of Green Success

Once facing catastrophic deforestation, Costa Rica is one of the only tropical nations to have reversed it.
Visionary environmental policies have transformed the nation’s landscape and future.

National Parks & Protected Areas

A cornerstone of Costa Rica’s strategy is its extensive network of protected lands, which safeguard an incredible 5% of the world’s total biodiversity.

Payment for Environmental Services

Pioneered in 1997, the PES program pays landowners to conserve forests, turning environmental protection into a viable economic activity for rural communities.

Ecotourism: A Green Economy

By marketing its natural beauty, Costa Rica has built a thriving tourism industry that directly funds and incentivizes further conservation efforts across the country.

Renewable Energy Champion

Costa Rica is a world leader in clean energy, demonstrating that a modern economy can thrive without relying on fossil fuels for its electricity needs.

Road Map

The Road to a Carbon-Free Future

Not content to rest on its laurels, Costa Rica has an ambitious plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, tackling challenges in transport, industry, and agriculture.

Sustainability Roadmap
Rainforest

Eco-Sustainability Experiences

From organic coffee farms to protected wildlife sanctuaries, the eco-friendly tour lets you witness how Costa Rica’s landscapes, agriculture, and renewable power work together to preserve paradise for generations to come.

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