Educational work in Germany
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.
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.
The Costa Rica – Frankfurt airlift in detail
Nature conservation is only possible if it is organized collectively. In Talamanca, this principle comes to life year after year through the collaboration between Tropica Verde and the Jaguar Rescue Center (JRC). For several years now, our colleague and friend Andrey Morales has opened the doors of the rescue center to us.
Environmental education in Costa Rica and in Frankfurt/Hesse/Germany for more justice in the cultivation of exotic fruit
Commitment to the rainforest As you know, the Tropica Verde association is committed to preserving the rainforest in Costa Rica, and we use all our strength and energy for this. An important part of this is: "Do good and talk about it." We do this in Costa Rica and...
