President Laura Chinchilla is not yet confirmed to attend Rio+20
Does your country have a Rio+20 preparatory committee?
Costa Rica has a national Rio+20 preparatory committee, and the Department of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications has consulted civil society, including youth, business, and local governments in the lead up to Rio
Has your country completed a sustainable development review?
Costa Rica has completed a national sustainable development review since Rio 1992
Is your country planning on announcing new initiatives at Rio?
Costa Rica plans on announcing a significant strengthening of its Payment for Environmental Services (PSA) program. The PSA program pays private landowners who own land in forest areas for the ecosystem benefits that their land provides.
References
Responses provided by a country delegate. For more information, visit the official Costa Rica page.
