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By 2020, Costa Rica had managed to recover an impressive share of its forest cover, reaching around 60%.

For its globally recognized environmental leaderships

With over 60% of its territory covered by forests and a strong, well-established network of protected areas, Costa Rica is a global leader in conservation and ecotourism.

For its green country brand and decarbonization

A pioneer in the 2018–2050 National Decarbonization Plan and the first country in Latin America to commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2050, Costa Rica has strengthened its identity as a green nation.

For legal forest innovation

From the 1969 Forest Law to the launch of the Payment for Environmental Services (PES) program in 1996, Costa Rica developed one of the world’s most successful and widely replicated legal frameworks for forest conservation and PES implementation.

Because most of Costa Rica’s energy is renewable

For decades, over 98% of electricity has come from renewable sources such as hydropower, geothermal, wind, solar, and biomass, reinforcing the country’s long-standing commitment to climate action.

For its OECD membership and global trust

Costa Rica’s accession to the OECD in 2021, combined with recent fiscal and financial reforms, has strengthened the country’s credibility and appeal to international investors.

For its tropical forests

Costa Rican tropical forests are carbon sinks of global significance, help regulate regional rainfall and climate patterns, and are home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, despite covering just 0.03% of the Earth’s land surface.

For its unmatched ecosystem services

They support biodiversity, regulate water resources, contribute to climate regulation, and underpin global food security, underscoring the urgent need to protect them from deforestation.