哥斯大黎加再生能源的演變及其社會經濟影響：個案研究

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This research studies the transition of Costa Rica to renewable energy and its socioeconomic impact. This research provides a fascinating example of how public institutions’ autonomy, strategic planning, and social support can lead to a successful outcome. The study shows that fossil fuels are responsible for human-caused global warming, which has exacerbated the world global climate change crisis. More importantly, the research stresses the importance of transitioning to renewable energy to stop climate change and achieve sustainable development and focuses on the case of Costa Rica. This study provides a sample of the most representative renewable energy projects in Costa Rica, according to the different renewable energy sources available in the country (hydro, wind power, and geothermal), and describes the financial sources for each renewable energy project and their generated amount of renewable energy. The study describes some socioeconomic benefits that transitioning to renewable energy provides worldwide, focusing on Costa Rica’s case. It is well known that every country is different from others. Nevertheless, the Costa Rican case can serve as an example for other countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC), which can gain valuable insight into how renewable energy can transform a country’s society and economy, foster sustainable development, and secure a sustainable future for the world.