Orchids of Costa Rica,
Vol. 1 & Vol. 2

Páramos de Costa Rica

Costa Rica native Ornamental Plants
(Third edition)

Common Plants of the Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve - Costa Rica

Historia Natural de Golfito

Isla del Coco Fishes
(Second edition)

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December 4th
Christmas in INBioparque
(sale of Christmas articles)

December 18th
Costa Rican traditional
Christmas activities

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www.inbio.ac.cr/inbioparque

Pfizer donation to INBio
In August, the Pfizer pharmaceutical company, through its Scientific Institute, awarded the National Biodiversity Institute a grant of ¢13,000,000 (thirteen million colones) to fund continuing scientific research into biological control of the dengue-carrying mosquito (Aedes aegypti). Studies have been on-going through the Institute's Bioprospecting and Arthropods Unit.

Donation of bioliteracy stations
In September, INBio finished setting up digital stations for learning about biodiversity in 40 schools around the country, with support from the government of Spain and the Omar Dengo Foundation.

New agreements signed

Support for Costa Rican SMEs
On 21 September, INBio signed an agreement with the Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Trade (MEIC). Under the terms of the agreement, INBio will become part of a network to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), laying the groundwork for activities of shared interest and for developing plans, programs and projects for the SMEs of Costa Rica.

Outreach to the community of Santo Domingo
On 23 September, INBio signed an agreement for cooperation with the Municipality of Santo Domingo, the community where INBio is located. Through this agreement, the two institutions will develop joint projects in benefit of the surrounding area and will work together to conserve local biodiversity.