Contabilidad de servicios ecosistémicos de Costa Rica: Regulación, provisión y culturales

Abstract

Costa Rica produces a wide variety of ecosystem services. In terms of its contribution to climate change mitigation, the country’s forests play a vital role in carbon storage. These forests contribute not only to climate regulation but also to long-term economic stability. Nature-based tourism is a key driver of the economy, especially in protected areas that attract international visitors. Tourism has a multiplier effect on the local economy, boosting other productive sectors and contributing to sustainable economic growth. Crops such as pineapple and coffee play an important role in Costa Rica’s economy by adding value and generating employment. These sectors build a value chain, from primary production to the export of processed products, driving economic growth.