Roseangela Hartford
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Monteverde: Sustainability Hub
The days have been packed with visits to local farms, cooperatives, reserves (even the hotel we are staying is a protected area), and adrenaline filled mornings of hiking and zip... keep reading
San Jose Escapades
Are large-scale cities capable of holistic sustainability? How does city planning influence daily lifestyle? In an ideal world, would we all live in cities? Following La Carpio, students had the... keep reading
Community of Joys and Concerns: La Carpio
Where does my trash go? How does my trash impact the international community? Who pays the direct price for this disparity? On day two, Session II visited La Carpio, a... keep reading
Final Farewells and Presentations
As we wrap up our time in Monteverde, each student prepared and crafted an analytical presentation based on the "Building a Sustainable Planet" topics. Each independent presentation was approximately 10... keep reading
Guayabo: Energy, Volcanoes, and Reflection
Costa Rica is known for its innovative and relatively sustainable energy provision practices which include hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, and low levels of solar. From hands-on experience, we had the opportunity... keep reading
Tourism: Beach Front Versus Beach View
Is there enough water to go around? Do tourists impact community building efforts? How can we become ethical and sustainable consumers when traveling? During our time in Playas del Coco... keep reading
Chira Highlights
During our time in Chira, we visited with women's cooperatives, local artisans, fisherman, and entrepreneurs seeking to improve the sustainability of their island community. Often we sat in awe listening... keep reading
Blog Takeover: La Isla Chira
As we take on our first major adventure to La Isla Chira, Pacific Island located in the Gulf of Nicoya with a population of approximately 3,000 people, the students felt... keep reading
La Carpio and San Jose
Where does city waste go? Who is impacted by waste management? What role does community building play? On day two, our eager and energized group visited La Carpio, a marginalized... keep reading
Mercados, frutas ricas, y juegos!
Bienvenidos to the Session 1 High School Global Navigator Building a Sustinable Planet Blog! We are thrilled to kick off classes with topics in resilience, the pros and cons of... keep reading
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