The Social Landscape of African Oil Palm Production in the Osa and Golfito Region, Costa Rica
In the Osa and Golfito region, biodiversity, biological cooridors, and the conservation are important topics since the region boats ecological gems like Corcovado National Park and ecotourism is a primary driver of the economy. With spreading palm plantations, INOGO was asked by many community members if the plantations would negatively impact biodiversity. This is case study is a preliminary study to begin to understand the diversity of life which the plantations can support. Report in Spanish.
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March 9, 2026
This INOGO case study examines the proposed international airport in Palmar—currently under environmental and feasibility review—and investigates the demand and motivations behind its construction and its potential impact on the Osa and Golfito region.
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March 1, 2026
This INOGO case study provides a preliminary assessment of biodiversity in palm plantations in the Osa and Golfito region in response to community concerns about their impacts.
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January 1, 2026
A diagnostic study of the human dimension of marine ecosystems in the Osa and Golfito region. This study was carried out and written by Catalina Molina-Bustamante and Dr. Larry Crowder.
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