Green travel: Costa Rica is asking travellers to offset their carbon footprint

In a latest development, Costa Rica is asking travellers to offset their carbon footprint. Travellers leave immense carbon footprints when they travel by air; by offsetting, they can help turn into a carbon neutral company. This latest initiative by Costa Rica is being called Pura Vida Pledge, and is looking for voluntary donations.

The Pura Vida Pledge donations will go towards developing forests, green spaces, local farms management, and more. The country is looking forward to being carbon neutral by 2050.
It has been estimated that Costa Rica would require to raise $3.5 million for such projects relating to the environment. This is even if only 10 per cent of the emission were offset. The offset amount is determined by an online calculator. Costa Rica’s Minister of Tourism is calling it a step forward in responsible tourism.

Costa Rica is known for its vast natural resources, and is an ecological hotspot that contains some 2000 forest species. Moreover, the country is a forerunner in environmental concerns, and its citizens are very much concerned about nature. In fact, the nation was awarded Champion of the Earth award by the United Nations Environmental Programme in 2019.

Currently, the nation has 25 per cent of national parks of its total landscape, while 30 per cent of its energy sources are renewable.
If you ever travel to Costa Rica, would you like to donate to the cause? Being a responsible traveller can lead to a better environment, but it can also neutralize your carbon footprint.