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Inter-American Court of Human Rights says states must protect people from climate change
Buenos Aires Times
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July 4, 2025
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that countries belonging to the Organisation of American States (OAS) have an obligation to take "all necessary measures" to protect populations from climate change. The decision means that...
UnCruise Adventures celebrates 30 years with anniversary brochure
Travel Press
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July 11, 2025
Celebrating three decades of groundbreaking small-ship adventures, UnCruise Adventures has released its much-anticipated 2025-2026 anniversary brochure. Far from a traditional travel catalog, this milestone edition is an immersive invitation into...
Climate Mobility in Focus: Highlights From MR2025
State of the Planet
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June 30, 2025
In mid-June, over 400 academics, policymakers and practitioners attended MR2025: Mobility, Adaptation, and Wellbeing in a Changing Climate, hosted by the Columbia Climate School in partnership with the Global Centre for Climate Mobility and the...
Now Open: Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, a Sustainable Costa Rican Retreat
Hospitality Net
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June 27, 2025
Lamanagta Luxury Surf Resort (Lamangata), is now open and accepting bookings following its grand debut earlier this year. Nestled 1,200 feet above sea level where the rainforest canopy meets the clouds, this intimate, all-inclusive retreat...
Lamangata Opens as Costa Rica’s Newest High-End Surf and Wellness Retreat
Travel Market Report - New York
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Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula has a new draw for high-end travelers: Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, an all-inclusive property that combines expert surf instruction, tailored wellness programming, and chef-driven cuisine in a secluded rainforest...
Countries Have Legal Duty to Protect Human Right to a Stable Climate, Top Court Rules
Earth.Org
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July 4, 2025
In its long-awaited advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) also affirmed states’ legal obligation to protect environmental defenders and ensure access to justice. — States and corporations have binding obligations under...
Nations Must Act to Face Climate Crisis, Top Regional Court Says
Inside Climate News
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July 4, 2025
Governments’ existing human rights obligations require them to do all they can to mitigate the harms of the climate crisis, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights concluded in a new advisory opinion issued Thursday. The seven-judge panel found...
"Tropical fruit demand surges in sunny weather"
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
Exotic Roots entered the exotic fruit and vegetable import market five years ago. However, the fifth anniversary will no longer be celebrated at the old office in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, as the company moved to new premises at Dinkel 5 in...
Why Crypto Firms Turn to Panama and Costa Rica — New Crypto License Solutions
The European Business Review
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June 26, 2025
With the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation setting a new benchmark for digital asset oversight, crypto businesses are navigating an increasingly complex compliance landscape. While MiCA offers long-term clarity and a unified...
Inter-American court says states must protect people from climate change
The Derby Informer - Kansas
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that countries belonging to the Organization of American States (OAS) have an obligation to take "all necessary measures" to protect populations from climate change. The decision means that...
World AFP Inter-American court says states must protect people from climate change
Yahoo News
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that countries belonging to the Organization of American States (OAS) have an obligation to take "all necessary measures" to protect populations from climate change. The decision means that...
Countries must protect human right to a stable climate, court rules
The Guardian
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July 3, 2025
There is a human right to a stable climate and states have a duty to protect it, a top court has ruled. Announcing the publication of a landmark advisory opinion on climate change on Thursday, Nancy Hernández López, president of the inter-American...
Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisis
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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The court outlined a series of legal standards, including the recognition of a human right to a healthy climate, the obligation to prevent massive and irreversible environmental harm as well as the duty to protect the rights of current and future...
The Retreat Costa Rica Completes $4 Million Expansion
Hospitality Net
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June 25, 2025
Facilities include New Luxury Lofts, Open-Air Restaurants and Clubhouse. Elevating the standard for destination wellness, The Retreat Costa Rica, an immersive wellness resort and spa in the heart of Costa Rica's stunning rainforest, has unveiled...
Porter Airlines Welcomes the Sun With Service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025-- Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto...
Top Medical Cannabis Strains for Panama’s Tropical Climate
Newsroom Panama
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July 3, 2025
Panama is advancing its medical cannabis framework under Law 242-2021, pioneering Central America’s most progressive herbal remedy program. As cultivation licenses finalize and a Technical Commission under the Ministry of Health moves forward,...
Human rights court will decide sweeping climate case today
E&E News
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July 3, 2025
A human rights court is poised to issue an opinion Thursday that could have far-reaching implications for climate policies in countries across Central and South America. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights was asked by Chile and Colombia in...
The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica for Every Type of Traveler
Matador Network
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We hope you love the spaces and stays we recommend! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay. Listed prices are accurate as of the time of publication. Best time to visit...
Regenerando la idea del ecoturismo en Costa Rica y en el mundo
WUFT - Florida
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June 24, 2025
Escrito por Sabrina Castro. Traducido por Gabriella Chavez. MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA — Ubicado entre las colinas verdes frondosas que separan la aldea ecoturística de Monteverde y el pueblo de Santa Elena, el Hotel Belmar se esconde en el bosque...
Iguanapalooza: Photos of this amazing reptile from our archives
The News Press - Florida
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A large green iguana gathers up the sun along a pond in North Fort Myers on July 19, 2023. The invasive non native reptiles can be seen throughout Southwest Florida and beyond. Their diet consists of vegetation according to the Florida Fish and...