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Recycling guide: Waste sorting in Costa Rica
To continue joining forces to protect our watersheds, soils, and biodiversity nationwide, we’re sharing this practical guide on how to properly pre-sort recyclable waste and optimize the circular economy in our cantons.

Mariette Pepping
Oct 283 min read


Guardians of the canopy: How we use technology to protect monkeys in Tacares de Grecia 🐒📷
Conocé cómo Alex y Juan Diego (biólogos de Inbiósfera) trabajan en las alturas de Tacares de Grecia instalando cámaras trampa de dosel para proteger a nuestras tropas de monos. ¡Conectá la tecnología con la conservación y descubrí cómo podés apoyar hoy mismo con tu donación!

Francis Suárez López
Oct 232 min read


Connecting Ecological Corridors: The Story Behind FUNDEMA-PP and the Potreros de Puax Nature Reserve
Discover how FUNDEMA-PP protects biodiversity and biological corridors in the Western Central Valley. Join the creation of the Potreros de Puax Natural Reserve and get involved in conservation in Costa Rica.

Hámer Salazar (D.H.C.)
Oct 213 min read


When science disrupts indifference: The landslide in el Cajón and the chronicle of a foretold emergency
M.Sc. Hamer Salazar analiza el deslizamiento en El Cajón, Grecia. Un llamado desde la ciencia y FUNDEMA-PP ante el cambio climático y riesgos ambientales.

Hámer Salazar (D.H.C.)
Oct 123 min read


Welcome to fundema.org! Your new hub for conservation in the Western Region of the Central Valley of Costa Rica.
How an accessible, user-friendly central website opens the door to regional reach, funding, and greater community engagement here in our area. In the Western Region of the Central Valley (Grecia, Sarchí, San Ramón, Naranjo, Palmares, Atenas), nature isn’t something distant, it’s in our mountains, our rivers, and our everyday biodiversity. With that vision in mind, we’re pleased to officially present www.fundema.org, a website created by and for our community. What you can fin

Mariette Pepping
Oct 22 min read


Together for a Cleaner Grecia! The results of a cleanup morning in Puente de Piedra, Grecia
Uno de los aspectos más valiosos e inspiradores de esta jornada fue ver cómo diversas organizaciones, instituciones y vecinos unieron sus esfuerzos por el bienestar ambiental de nuestra zona
Francis Suárez
Sep 292 min read


United for the Protection of Los Chorros Park
FUNDEMA PP and Primates de Grecia join forces with UCR and the Municipality of Grecia to map and protect Los Chorros Park using GPS and LiDAR drone tech. Learn how you can support our efforts.
Francis Suárez
Sep 272 min read


Planting for tomorrow: Restoring our lands and protecting our water in Grecia, Costa Rica.
This August, Fundema PP had the privilege of joining hands with incredible community leaders and corporate partners for two inspiring tree planting events in Grecia. As an organization dedicated to nature conservation, we were honored to stand alongside these organizations and support their vital initiatives to safeguard local ecosystems. Two Key Landscapes, One Shared Purpose Both events took place on former agricultural lands—previously used for coffee and tomato cultivatio

Mariette Pepping
Sep 222 min read


A historic step for biodiversity in Costa Rica: The amendment of the law: Orgánica del Ambiente (N.° 7554)
A historic milestone for Costa Rican’s Roads. Today we celebrate a momentous milestone in the history of environmental conservation in Costa Rica. The approval of the amendment to the law Orgánica del Ambiente (Ley N.° 7554) decisively strengthens Costa Rica’s commitment to the implementation of wildlife crossings and comprehensive mitigation measures that reduce wildlife mortality on the country’s roads. For years, habitat fragmentation caused by road infrastructure has pose

Hámer Salazar (D.H.C.)
Sep 222 min read


Boosting ecotourism: why bird counts and wildlife monitoring are a profitable investment for hotels and parks in Costa Rica.
In today's ecotourism market, travelers are looking for much more than just a quiet place to stay: they want authentic and enriching experiences that bring them into direct contact with nature. Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts represent one of the most dedicated and high-value segments of the international tourism industry. Investing in professional biodiversity monitoring on your property not only promotes regional conservation but also generates a clear and measurable

Francis Suárez López
Sep 213 min read


Regional Alliance for Biodiversity: Wildlife Monitoring in the Región de Occidente (Western Region)
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article was originally published on June 9, 2026, in Periódico Mi Tierra (based on contributions from Francis Suárez, FUNDEMA, and the Tacares municipal government). In Región de Occidente (Western Region), protecting our natural heritage requires teamwork and a vision for the future: With the goal of continuing to strengthen strategic partnerships in support of environmental conservation, the Fundación para el Desarrollo de la Ecolo

Francis Suárez López
Sep 212 min read


Primates de Grecia ( Fundema PP program) receives recognition from the National Forestry Office for its contribution to the 2026 Tree-Planting Campaign
June 1, 2026, Grecia, Costa Rica — As part of the National Tree Day celebrations, Primates de Grecia, a key program and initiative of the Ecological Foundation (Fundema), joined forces with Siembratón 2026, a national movement dedicated to reforestation, the restoration of vital ecosystems, and active community participation. As a result of this outstanding work in the field, the National Forestry Office (ONF) officially recognized Primates de Grecia for its valuable contribu

Francis Suárez López
Sep 212 min read
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