York Circle – Promoting Environmental Conservation and Community Well-being in Costa Rica

The goals of the Las Nubes Project are to improve rural livelihoods and community well-being in the global south in ways that are conducive to effective stewardship and care for the natural environment. A multi-pronged strategy to strengthen socio-environmental links is key to the Las Nubes Project.

This presentation by Felipe Montoya, associate professor at York's Department of Environmental Studies, focuses on diverse activities that integrate the natural, cultural and built environment, with the aim of creating positive synergies among them to promote socio-environmental health and well-being. These activities include research, teaching and community engagement efforts.