Development, conservation and climate change in Monteverde

Sarah Stuckey, a Monteverde Quaker who has been active in local community development for more than 20 years, will introduce us to the history of the land use in Monteverde, starting with the first colonizers, through the
arrival of the Quakers, and the later development of the area for tourism.

The small mountain town of Monteverde has gone through important socio-economic changes, starting with the arrival of a cash economy in the 50s, with the harvesting of natural resources and their transformation to economic resources with the success of the cheese factory. The shift to conservation in the 70s and 80s, and the boom of conservation and tourism in the 90s, have led to major changes in the local economy. Local development and conservation initiatives have made the area unique in many aspects.

Despite Monteverde’s strong grassroots movement of local problem-solving and a culture of conservation that originates with land conservation, the development of biological corridors to sustainability, efficient use of resources, recycling programs and Community Supported Agriculture Programs, the area is struggling to deal with coping with the ever more noticeable effects of climate change, species loss and changes in weather patterns. Local initiatives to reduce the emission of green house gases began with the installation of solar panels, but are now widespread in the Monteverde Community.

Sarah will talk about the following topics:

• Development of Monteverde, from a socio-economic perspective
• Conservation efforts in Monteverde
• Climate change science
• Climate change effects for Central America
• Climate change effects for Monteverde
• Monteverde’s efforts to become a carbon-neutral community
• Areas of impact that can help reduce climate change effects in local communities
• List of resources for learning more

Entrance cost:

• 3,000 colones for members
• 6,000 colones for non-members

Exact change or SINPE Móvil is appreciated! Also, for non-members, you can become a member at this event!

Notes

If you are driving, you can park at the Parqueo Musical – they have good rates and if you eat at Tin Jo you will also get a discount. This Waze point will take you right to the Parqueo Musical!

After the event, you will have the option to stay for lunch at Tin Jo Asian Restaurant – a great networking opportunity with other members and friends of the PWNCR! We will take lunch orders during the event. Click here for Tin Jo’s STANDARD MENU, VEGETARIAN MENU AND GLUTEN-FREE MENU.