In a place blessed with such a rich array of nature's splender, something rather unusual in human history has taken place. This small nation has taken aggressive steps to lock it's jewels away from rampant and uncontrolled development...the kind that has despoiled environmental treasures in too many other places. The nation has been aggressive in promoting sustainability...and hopes to become the world's first carbon neutral nation. National Reserves and Parks, many arising from, or supported by private donations, have sprung up everywhere. There is a push for eco friendly development and tourism; very good signs for the future.
But the picture is not all rosy. Pressures to open coastlines to oil and gas exploration and drilling, and exploit virgin rainforest for timber and mining are ramping up. All too easily, this small nation could be directed down the path seen so often in the tropics; of slash and burn and quick profit.
The Natural Resources Defense Council has named Costa Rica a world Bio Gem...and is encouraging action to keep it safe, wild, and beautiful. We believe sustainable tourist development and visitation can help to provide a solid economic base to counter the lure of quick profit through exploitation of natural resources.
What do you think? If you're interested in the issue, go and learn more about the NRDC's Bio Gems, by visiting http://www.savebiogems.org/costarica/
2 comments:
I am so glad Costa Rica got added to a list of "bio gems." It truly is a lush and beautiful place that deserves to be protected. There are so many, though, that also deserve protection. Not just for their natural beauty, but for the resources they provide us. I grew up in Alaska, for example, and I think it's important that the land there is preserved because of the Alaska salmon, timber, minerals, and more.
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