Costa Rica has plans to become the first carbon-neutral nation in the world. There are plans in motion to achieve this goal by the year 2021.
What does Carbon Neutrality mean? It refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset, or buying enough carbon credits to make up the difference.
Currently, Costa Rica has a relatively low carbon footprint, if you saw the Happy Planet Index post, you will see what I mean.
Environment and Energy Minister Roberto Dobles said Costa Rica aims to
reach this goal using budgeting, laws, and incentives, including
measures to promote biofuels, hybrid vehicles, and clean energy.
Costa Rica's plans have inspired other countries to become carbon neutral as well. Norway and New Zealand are both planning to become carbon neutral by 2050.
SOURCES
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/4958
http://www.ticotimes.net/Obama-in-C.R/Top-Story/A-first-step-toward-carbon-neutrality_Friday-October-19-2012
http://environment.harvard.edu/news/huce-headlines/costa-rica-takes-carbon-neutrality-challenge
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