Yaneth Garcia

Sharahzad Encinias

CAS 115

14 Nov 2023
Loss of Biodiversity in Costa Rica.

1. Molinaro, Addison.“The threat of biodiversity loss in Costa Rica.” February 18, 2021.
In this article, Biodiversity is defined as all living things in the planet or an
ecosystem. Costa Rica is home to 5% to 6% of the world's known biodiversity due to
its vast ecosystems and microclimates, however, it is threatened. The main threats to
endangered species in Costa Rica are habitat loss, climate change, and hunting.
Habitat loss is one of the most significant threats facing endangered species.
Fortunately, the author gives us important aspects of how many organizations and
individuals are working hard to address these threats and protect endangered species
in Costa Rica. These efforts include reforestation projects, creating wildlife corridors,
and working with local communities to promote sustainable development. She also
explained that Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity is not only a treasure for the country
itself, but I think it also holds significant importance for the entire planet.

2. Bethan Andrews. “How the world can learn from Costa Rica’s Biodiversity efforts.”
January 14, 2023.
In the article, as an incredibly environmentally progressive country, since 2014, Costa
Rica sourced 98% of its energy from renewable sources, has reforested large amounts
of degraded land and utilizes strong constitutional rights such as the human right to a
healthy environment to increase sustainability. Costa Rica also has one of the greatest
percentages (26%) of the protected land in the world. It’s no surprise then that, in
2019, the country was named Champion of the Earth by the United Nations for its
contributions to fighting climate change and protecting nature. I recognised that the
situation in Costa Rica was pretty unique, the tourism ministers knew that they could
and should target ecotourism as a means to improve and protect their biodiversity.

3. Darrah, Petrina. “Saving Endangered Species in Costa Rica.” April 15, 2023.
In this article, explains the importance of Costa Rica’s biodiversity is crucial for the
health of the planet and the well-being of humans. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in
maintaining the ecosystem’s health, providing important ecosystem services like air
and water purification, soil fertility, and pollination.. The loss of species can disrupt
 the food chain, affect other species, and even lead to human health problems. In Costa
Rica, there are over 200 species of insects. Losing any of these species can have a
devastating effect on the environment and the people who rely on them. The author
Petrina Darrah specific details where there are ongoing conservation efforts and
success stories that give hope for the future endangered species in Costa Rica, and I
think it is important for individuals to get involved and support these efforts to protect
the environment and the animals that call it home. By doing so, we can help to ensure
a brighter future for Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity.

4. AZO Cleantech. “Costa Rica: Environmental Issues, Policies and Clean Technology.”
July 14, 2015.
In this article, recent studies have shown that Costa Rican agriculture has been able to
thrive with this ban in place. In fact, the Costa Rican government offers rural farmers
incentives to reforest pastures in an effort to increase land usage for nondestructive
ecological purposes. The Ministry of Environment, for example, encourages Costa
Rican citizens to protect their native land by providing grants or cash payments to
farmers committed to the sustainable management of their agricultural lands. Costa
Rica is therefore considered to be a global leader as a result of the success of its fight
against deforestation. The author gives me an important reason for how biodiversity
can affect the society who work day by day and their social status, for example; food
that they are losing.

5. Sherwood, David. “Costa Rica sees tourism’s environmental dark side.” April 17, 2008|
Playa Grande, Costa Rica.
In this article, the author Sherwood talks about an experience about how tourism
reacts with the biodiversity that Costa Rica has. In the past decade, the biodiversity
that has long lured visitors is disappearing, say scientists. Monkey and turtle
populations are plummeting, and infrastructure is strained to a near breaking point.
Now a streak of alarming environmental calamities has the government caught in a
tug of war between investors and environmentalists wanting to protect natural
resources. The report’s authors concluded that the government “lacked a clear
political commitment” to reduce environmental impact, and that investors simply
“lacked interest.” I notice that forcing discussion of the issues has become the mantra
of the country’s burgeoning environmental movement and the community activists
are organizing, filing lawsuits, calling for development restrictions, and insisting on
their constitutional right to a “healthy environment.”