SUMMARY

In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we explore how Costa Rica became an example of sustainability, with Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Paul Dickinson of Outrage and Optimism & their esteemed guest, Costa Rican President, Carlos Alvarado.

This episode of Outrage and Optimism shows what can be done when an entire country makes the environment a priority. Seventy-three years ago Costa Rica abandoned its military and then invested that money into biodiversity and education. Since then, by protecting over 50% of their forests and ensuring their energy grid is 99.5% renewables, they have become leaders in the fight against climate change. 

Costa Rican president Carlos Alvarado, who proudly identifies as a “helper in the world,” shows that impactful change is possible, even at the highest level of leadership. This episode is an inspiration for any leadership team–country, business, or organization– who seeks to make a positive impact in the world.

To learn more about countries leading the way with climate change, please visit www.thecarbonalmanac.org.

CONTRIBUTORS

Special Acknowledgment: Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Paul Dickinson of Outrage and Optimism

Also Executive Producer Sarah Thomas, Producer Clay Carnill and Digital Communications Manager Kam-Mei Chak

Episode Producer: Katherine Palmer

Editor: Tania Marien

Production Team: Leekei Tang, Dr. Lynda Ulrich, Mary Paffard

Senior Producer: Tania Marien

Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua

Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed

Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua

Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen