The country needs to raise up to $4.5 billion in the international markets this year – and it won’t be easy.

The Latin American nation has gone all-out to rebuild its natural environment over the last three decades, with great results – now it needs the rest of the world to pay attention.

Global finance needs to believe in the progress it can drive to meet environmental challenges.

Public banks enjoy competitive advantage and dominate banking sector; growing fiscal deficits threatened to end strong run of economic growth.

Costa Rica’s ambitious commitment to reducing carbon emissions places it at the forefront of the fight against climate change. But its politicians worry that, with financial aid being focused elsewhere, it could effectively be punished for its early adopter status.