List of Articles

The souls of Cabo Blanco Review by Luca Lombroso

03/06/2026

The Souls of Cabo Blanco Lola Pereira VarelaItalian edition translated by Dario Sonetti – Pandion Edizioni Review by Luca Lombroso The Costa Rica that the world admires today for its national parks, extraordinary biodiversity and ecotourism model did not come about by chance. Behind this success were people who, at a time when nature conservation…
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small forest clearings, big impact

08/05/2026

ABSTRACT Small persistent clearings in tropical forests cause significant forest biomass loss The latest research published in Nature shows that even small clearings and forest fragmentation can cause much higher carbon and biodiversity losses than previously expected, altering the microclimate and weakening the entire ecosystem. It is not only the quantity of forest lost that…
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Earth Day – 2026

22/04/2026

April 22, 2026 · Earth Day A planet with no voice in a world full of noise Every April 22nd the world pauses — at least in appearance — to celebrate the Earth. But behind the press releases, the social media posts and the international conferences, reality tells a different story. A story of missed…
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In memory of Tommy Asberg

12/04/2026

Tommy Asberg, originally from Sweden and a high school teacher in Stockholm, first came to Costa Rica in the early 1980s. Captivated by the country’s rich biodiversity, he has returned annually since then, bringing his students along to explore and appreciate its natural wonders. Tommy shared a deep connection with the Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve,…
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Darwin Day

12/02/2026

Charles Darwin was a renowned British naturalist and biologist, celebrated for developing the theory of evolution by natural selection. He was born on February 12, 1809. Evolutionary biology is a branch of biology that explores how living species have evolved over time and adapted to their environments. Rooted in Charles Darwin’s theories, especially natural selection,…
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As the new year begins

30/12/2025

2025: Challenges and Disappointments in Combating Climate Change and Protecting Biodiversity – What Lies Ahead in 2026? The year 2025 closed with alarming setbacks for environmental protection and the battle against climate change. Despite commitments to decisive action, progress toward global goals slowed markedly, hindered by reduced funding, rising political opposition, and a shift toward…
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People – Planet – Profit

17/12/2025

Nature and Ethical Finance: Putting People, Planet, and Fair Profit Back at the Centre For decades, we have accepted the idea that finance is a world separate from real life — an abstract universe made of algorithms, high-frequency trading, derivatives, and instantaneous profits. But this separation does not exist: the decisions taken in the boardrooms…
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Sustainable tannin

30/11/2025

Gran Chaco: the forest falling for “sustainable” tannin Behind vegetable tanning of leather hides lies silent deforestation: irregular permits, opaque supply chains, and indigenous communities losing their lands as the Chaco ecosystem is destroyed for export. 🌍 The article highlights the ecological crisis engulfing the Argentine Gran Chaco, South America’s second-largest forest. This region, known…
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COP30 – the never-ending story

24/11/2025

COP30 in Belém: A Continuing Tale of Lost Opportunities COP30 concluded in Belém, Brazil, leaving a familiar sense that as climate conferences multiply, their impact on the planet’s future diminishes. It begs the question: does it still make sense to speak of a definitive “conclusion,” or should we view each gathering as just another chapter…
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COP 30 Amazônia

11/11/2025

COP30 in the Amazon: the “COP of truth” between hopes and contradictions The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) has commenced in Belém, at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. This marks the first time a global climate summit is hosted within the world’s largest tropical forest. The location is more than symbolic—it is…
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