Rafael was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv with editing support by Tom Hopkins of

Rafael was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv with editing support by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon, September 8-10, 2010. 

Title: Environmental Sustainability and Saving Resources by Rafael Gallo

Rafael Gallo has pursued his passion for whitewater paddling from learning to paddle in the Great Smoky Mountains of the United States during college to founding and growing one of the best rafting companies in the world in his native Central America, based in Costa Rica. He has introduced thousands to the sport of paddling, led the fight to save the world-renowned Pacuare River from the first dam threat in the 1990s, purchased and protects 2000 acres of rainforest along the Pacuare and Rios’ eco-lodge. has planted almost 14,000 native tree species as part of the United Nations Environmental Program “Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign.”  More information on community development visit this Website.

The Natural History Institute Speaker Series presents Dr. Mariana Altrichter, a javelina researcher and conservation biologist. Learn about Arizona's often-misunderstood collared peccary, covering

The Natural History Institute Speaker Series presents Dr. Mariana Altrichter, a javelina researcher and conservation biologist. Learn about Arizona's often-misunderstood collared peccary, covering its fascinating social habits, ecology, and behavior. The talk will also highlight its vulnerable relatives, threatened by deforestation and poaching.

Dr. Altrichter, originally from Argentina, holds an MS in Wildlife Conservation and a PhD in Natural Resources and Cultural Anthropology. With 30 years of research, she focuses on biodiversity conservation, wildlife use by indigenous communities, and macroeconomics' impact on livelihoods. She is co-Chair of the IUCN Peccary Specialist Group and has researched peccaries in Central and South America since 1997.

The Investment Leaders Group (ILG) and CISL have released "Understanding the climate performance of investment funds – Part 2: A universal temperature score method." This final publication in a

The Investment Leaders Group (ILG) and CISL have released "Understanding the climate performance of investment funds – Part 2: A universal temperature score method." This final publication in a two-part series, published July 29, 2021, is available here.

The report introduces a simple, transparent, and robust method to translate portfolio emissions into a Celsius temperature score. This metric helps investors understand their portfolio's alignment with the Paris Agreement, answering what global temperature increase would occur if the entire economy matched the portfolio's emissions intensity.

The Global Ocean Commission, an independent body of international leaders, launched in London on February 12. Its aim is to

The Global Ocean Commission, an independent body of international leaders, launched in London on February 12. Its aim is to reverse ocean degradation and restore its full health and productivity.

Chaired by former Costa Rican President José María Figueres, South African minister Trevor Manuel, and former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband, the Commission brings together senior political figures, business leaders, and development specialists from around the world.