Rafael Gallo's presentation, "Environmental Sustainability and Saving Resources," was filmed by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv (editing by Tom Hopkins of

Rafael Gallo's presentation, "Environmental Sustainability and Saving Resources," was filmed by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv (editing by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today) at TIES' 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon.

A passionate whitewater paddler, Gallo founded a leading rafting company in Costa Rica. He has introduced thousands to the sport, successfully fought to save the Pacuare River from dam threats, and protects 2000 acres of rainforest. His eco-lodge has also planted nearly 14,000 native trees as part of the UN's "Plant for the Planet" campaign. For more on community development, visit Eltigredepacuare.com.

Plastic pollution worsens daily, with millions of tonnes entering our environment due to a "take-make-waste" economy. This harms nature, depletes resources, fuels climate and biodiversity crises,

Plastic pollution worsens daily, with millions of tonnes entering our environment due to a "take-make-waste" economy. This harms nature, depletes resources, fuels climate and biodiversity crises, and wastes billions in valuable materials.

While companies have made voluntary efforts like reducing virgin plastic and piloting reuse, these actions lack the necessary scale. Plastic pollution is a global challenge, transcending borders, and requires a coordinated, globally aligned response.

We must urgently translate ambition into action. A legally-binding UN treaty on plastic pollution offers a permanent solution. This episode explores its potential, featuring insights from Eirik Lindebjerg (WWF) and Rolando Castro Cordoba (Costa Rica, MINAE).

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event with an introduction.

Watch an engaging Auto Complete interview on Girls in ICT, featuring ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, Christian Guillermet Fernández. They will answer questions from students Manon Grivotet (Ferney-Voltaire high school) and Manon Wolniak (lycée in Saint-Genis-Pouilly).

#GirlsInICT #DigitalInclusion #ITU160 #EmpowerHer #digitaltransformation

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative world. They emphasize that immediate action is crucial to address our climate emergency, presenting this as our final, defining choice.

Figueres, a Costa Rican diplomat with 35 years of experience, served as Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from July 2010. Her extensive background highlights the urgency of this pivotal moment.

Source: The RSA, March 4, 2020.

A rare gulper eel, also known as a pelican eel, was filmed 6,900 feet deep off Costa Rica. Its body was massively distended from a recent meal.

This sighting occurred in the Dorado Outcrop,

A rare gulper eel, also known as a pelican eel, was filmed 6,900 feet deep off Costa Rica. Its body was massively distended from a recent meal.

This sighting occurred in the Dorado Outcrop, an area also home to recently discovered, rare octopus nurseries.

Watch captivating footage of the gulper eel and other deep-sea highlights from the Dorado expedition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhH42NS8ig4. Video by Schmidt Ocean Institute, featured in the Center for Biological Diversity's Endangered Earth Online 1201. Audio: Mothership via Canva.

Permaculture designer Andrew Faust, from the Center for Bioregional Living, presents an inspiring narrative on the evolution of life and human consciousness. He brilliantly condenses the

Permaculture designer Andrew Faust, from the Center for Bioregional Living, presents an inspiring narrative on the evolution of life and human consciousness. He brilliantly condenses the scientific worldview, highlighting its metaphysical implications.

This video was created by Costa Boutsikaris. For more information, visit terravisus.com.

Priscilla shares her profound connection with nature, detailing how it inspires her fight to protect our planet. Discover more about her story and the Climate Reality Project at