News from the Projects
Environmental education network in Costa Rica continues to grow and gets new management
Interview: Prof. Dr. Piepenbring on mushrooms, biodiversity and the rainforest in Costa Rica
Discover the secrets of the rainforest – Tropica Verde delights children and families
Last year, the association in Frankfurt launched a pilot project on the “Secrets of the Rainforest” with the support of Engagement Global and the German Federal Ministry for Cooperation. Two schools in Frankfurt and two schools in Costa Rica were invited to share information and videos about everyday life in their respective schools on the same topics.
Communication as a driver of change
On On February 12 and 13, 2026, the 3rd Exchange of Experience and Knowledge on Environmental Education took place in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, a training event initiated by Tropica Verde and attended by 23 participants from different institutions, municipalities and regions of the country.
Deforestation in Costa Rica 2026: Illegal deforestation threatens rainforest and rule of law
Valuable rainforest is disappearing in northern Costa Rica – despite numerous complaints and clear legal requirements. Organized networks are increasingly behind the ongoing deforestation, while state control mechanisms are failing. What is happening in La Guaria is not an isolated case, but an expression of a nationwide crisis that threatens both the environment and the rule of law.
