Pew Applauds Costa Rica s Bold New Plan to Protect Coastal Wetlands
Government shows global leadership in its commitment to nature-based solutions to climate change
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Pew Charitable Trusts today praised the government of Costa Rica for committing to protect coastal wetlands within its updated nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. As outlined in the NDC, the country s actions will help reduce carbon emissions and build resilience to the impacts of climate change: Costa Rica will continue to lead in conservation, responsible use and restoration of coastal wetlands through deepening scientific knowledge of the ecosystem services these habitats provide and will take steps to better protect and restore these spaces.