Costa Rica: 40 years of commitment to the jungle.
Current portrait of natural wonders and biodiversity
Once again it is clear that the enthusiasm and heart for Costa Rica and nature conservation is permanent. Once you have fallen in love with this small country, you will never let it go. This NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC travel guide by Dr. Ina Knobloch , one of the co-founders of Tropica Verde, is a great way to get to know Costa Rica from a personal perspective. You will also learn about the work of Tropica Verde.
My Costa Rica
40 years working for the jungle
208 pages, approx. 240 illustrations,
Format 19.3 x 26.1 cm
Hardcover
NATIONAL GRAPHIC PUBLISHING HOUSEPublished in October 2024; pre-order possible
Biologist Dr. Ina Knobloch researched the rainforest canopy, planted trees and protected forests and sea turtles. A journey of discovery through Costa Rica’s natural wonders from the 1980s to the present day, with missions and adventures in the jungle, on mountains of fire, on rivers and in the sea. Complemented by brilliant research excursions to national parks and private protected areas, from the jungle canopy to the depths of the ocean. It explains the importance of biodiversity for the climate and the survival of mankind, as well as the uniqueness of plants and animals such as the quetzal, jaguar, toucan and sloth. It also pays tribute to the heroes who have made Costa Rica a natural paradise. A “must have” for all Costa Rica fans and readers interested in climate and biodiversity, published shortly before the COP16 biodiversity conference.
Dr. Ina Knobloch is a film producer and freelance author living in Frankfurt am Main and Costa Rica. In 1989, she founded the tropical protection association Tropicaverde, wrote her doctorate on a tropical crop plant, switched to journalism and has since dedicated herself to nature conservation, filming and writing. She has produced and presented over 100 documentaries and television programs for ARD, ZDF and arte, among others, over the past 30 years. She also writes novels and non-fiction books for renowned newspapers and book publishers. Her book “Aufschrei der Meere” with Hannes Jaenicke climbed the Spiegel bestseller list. She received the Hessian Film Award for “The Oppenheimer File”. Her archive contains an extensive “treasure trove” of film and photo material, especially about Costa Rica.
- Golden Planet Award 2023 for decades of commitment
- Spiegel bestselling author, film award winner and TV presenter
- Prominent researcher and specialist in Costa Rica’s natural wonders and biodiversity
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the leading German publishers of high-quality illustrated books and non-fiction. Numerous renowned photographers and authors from all over the world publish their work from almost all fields of knowledge here. The range includes illustrated books, non-fiction books, travel and leisure guides as well as DVDs and calendars. The spectrum of topics ranges from exciting adventure reports and historical discoveries to current scientific topics. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is a licensee of the Washington-based National Geographic Society, which supports numerous expeditions and research projects to promote science and education.
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