First National Dialogue for Costa Rica
Over 100 representatives spanning multiple sectors and levels of government convened to discuss Costa Rica's efforts to transition to a green economy.
The first National-Local Dialogue for Costa Rica continues to drive the country's transition to a green economy. Hosted by the Secretariat for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, this event aimed to build on the successes of previous discussions under the Transitioning to a Green Urban Economy (TEVU) project within the UrbanShift program.
The dialogue brought together representatives from various sectors and levels of government, including national ministry officials, local leaders, and other stakeholders. Participants engaged in collaborative discussions and presentations on advancing sustainable, green initiatives across Costa Rica. A key focus was on enhancing investments in nature-based solutions at urban peripheries to combat greenhouse gas emissions.
Through technical presentations, interactive sessions, and breakout groups, participants shared challenges, defined common goals for green urban development, and identified opportunities for enhanced collaboration between national and local governments.
This National-Local Dialogue facilitated a comprehensive understanding of sustainable initiatives and how collective efforts can support, scale, and innovate new projects.
Costa Rica City Academy
The second UrbanShift City Academy in Latin America brought together participants from 30 cities for trainings on nature-based solutions and integrated climate action planning.
How Costa Rica’s capital is reimagining our urban future
We sat down with the Mayor of San José, Johnny Araya Monge, to discuss some of the city’s present challenges and how integrated planning is being put to work to make San José a greener and more inclusive place to live.
In Costa Rica, A Scalable Pilot is Trapping and Repurposing Plastic Waste Before it Reaches the Ocean
An innovative partnership is advancing a simple and effective solution to clearing plastic waste from waterways and turning it into a key element of a circular economy.
How Costa Rica is Pioneering a Green Future Through Sustainable Development
The first National Dialogue for Costa Rica addressed challenges from waste management to urban flooding as part of the UrbanShift program.
