True to Their Word, Pura Vida Exemplifies Costa Rica’s Sustainability Efforts
- by crv.staff
- 21.07.10
- 8:41 AM UTC
- Filed in Costa Rica
Source : Huffington Post
Costa Rica is well-known for its lush rainforests, exotic wildlife (such as the White-faced Capuchin Monkey), beautiful beaches and friendly “Ticos,” as Costa Ricans are called. Their national motto, “Pura Vida” or “Pure Life” is used so often it is infectious. After a recent family trip there, I realized that it is not just an expression to Ticos, but a promise. “Pura vida” symbolizes a commitment Costa Ricans have made to sustainability and environmental responsibility that is truly encouraging.
According to the U.S. State Department, Costa Rica gets about 99% of all its electrical energy from clean sources, and the nation is aiming to become entirely carbon neutral by 2021. In addition, they have sought to create a niche for themselves by promoting sustainable tourism. Though still a developing nation, Costa Rica has taken the socially and environmentally responsible stance that their development cannot come by exploiting their natural resources, a move that has so far paid off.
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