The Great Green Macaw in Costa Rica

This report, requested by the Macaw Recovery Network (MRN), details the ways in which the rapidly growing pineapple industry in Costa Rica threatens the survival of the Great Green Macaw, an already endangered species. It specifically examines the impacts of the pineapple industry on the environment, labor rights, and public health. It also provides overviews of several initiatives aimed at amending the pineapple industry and offers suggestions for enhancing Great Green Macaw conservation efforts. Finally, the report outlines potential next steps for continued research that may be helpful to MRN’s conservation efforts.

Recommended Citation

Cook, Kacey, Kara Foley, Christian Freitag, and Tina Nabatchi. 2021. Pineapples, Parrots, and People: Challenges and Opportunities for the Great Green Macaw in Costa Rica. Bloomington, IN: Conservation Law Center, and Syracuse, NY: Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration.