Author: Cristina Chaminade

An unorthodox economist working in the interplay between sustainability, innovation, and wildlife conservation, particularly in the Global South. More than thirty years’ experience in research, capacity building and consulting for international organizations in the area of innovative solutions for sustainable development and nature conservation. Special interest in new economic models (i.e. not-for-profit economics, circular economy, doughnut economics) and regional sustainability transformations around protected areas.

As Tweety would say “I thought I saw a Pussy-Cat” || Como diría Piolín…”Me pareció ver un lindo gatito”

April 15, 2023

A couple of weeks ago, I was walking Kika in the forest, as I do every afternoon when something caught my attention.  I am always looking at the floor to avoid stepping on a snake. They are usually curled up and are hard to spot, so I have taken the habit of walking very carefully … More As Tweety would say “I thought I saw a Pussy-Cat” || Como diría Piolín…”Me pareció ver un lindo gatito”

Reasons to celebrate

October 9, 2022

After many months of struggle, with constant ups and downs, steps forward and backward, little and not-so little panics and roller-coaster feelings…. Today we have many reasons to celebrate.  We have written before about the paperwork struggles, particularly to get the drivers licence. The endless queues in full sun for nothing. The trips all over Costa Rica … More Reasons to celebrate