In 2021, Costa Rica was awarded the Earth Shot prize for its conservation model, in which local citizens are paid to preserve and restore natural ecosystems. The success can be attributed largely to the commitment of its citizens and the involvement of indigenous and rural women in climate adaptation, knowledge production, and efforts to strengthen resilience.—Project Syndicate, 2022

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Climate Justice Requires Women’s Leadership | by Laura Chinchilla Miranda & María Fernanda Espinosa - Project Syndicate
Laura Chinchilla Miranda & María Fernanda Espinosa argue that a carbon-neutral world is possible only if gender equity in policymaking is achieved.