North and Central America

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‘For us, waste is valuable’
Three questions for Costa Rican Guillermo Pereira, founder and managing director of Fortech

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‘Sustainability is a lesson of our history’
Grenada is promoting sustainable tourism, in line with SDG 12. Hotel owner and diplomat Dessima Williams explains what this involves.

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The powerful voice of the Lenca people
Radio presenter Martina López provides environmental education over the airwaves in a Honduran biosphere reserve.

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Momentum for the energy transition

In the Dominican Republic, the energy transition is gaining momentum. Many stakeholders are joining forces to ensure that the Caribbean nation achieves its climate targets.

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‘We need new energy partnerships’

Antonio Almonte, Energy Minister of the Dominican Republic, explains how this Caribbean country can put its energy mix on a sustainable footing.

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‘We cannot go back to the old normal’

Environment Minister Andrea Meza Murillo talks about Costa Rica’s ambitious goals for a green recovery from the pandemic.

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Green is the colour of hope

An excursion to the area surrounding the La Tigra Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica illustrates how many people are working together in the interests of nature conservation – the private sector is also doing its bit for the green recovery.

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Nature’s bounty

Why drones are joining chickens and bees in boosting biodiversity. A visit to the Núñez family farm in the Dominican Republic.

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‘Helping to build social peace in Mexico’

Maximilian Murck, Manager of the Strengthening the Rule of Law Project in Mexico, on the origins, key findings and next steps of the cooperation.

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