Costa Rica is a country located in Latin America with large areas of rainforest.
Climate Change Policies
Reduce GHG emissions by 25% (in relation to GHG emissions BAU levels (2012)) by 2030 and reduce GHG emissions by 44% (in relation to GHG emissions BAU levels (2012)) by 2050 conditional to external support in sectors of transport, energy, agriculture and solid waste.
Adaptation: Priority Focus Areas:
1) Develop a National Adaptation Plan;
2) Disaster Risk Reduction;
3) Community Based Adaptation;
4) Ecosystem Based Adaptation + 4 other highlighted focus areas.
Adaptation: Priority Focus Areas:
1) Develop a National Adaptation Plan;
2) Disaster Risk Reduction;
3) Community Based Adaptation;
4) Ecosystem Based Adaptation + 4 other highlighted focus areas.
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Year of joining the CVF
2011
CVF Presidency
2013 – 2014
CVF Troika
2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2018
Capital
San José
Year of national independence
1821
Website Links
UNFCCC Focal Point
National Focal Points
News from Costa Rica
24
Sep
Blog Launch: Costa Rica is green and growing despite climate concerns
This is the first of a blog series dealing with climate vulnerability sponsored by the CVF and developed in partnership ...
19
Nov
Costa Rica Action Plan
2013-15 CVF Costa Rica Action Plan
The CVF adopted an Action Plan under the Costa Rica presidency for the 2013-15 per...