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During the 1950s, Costa Rica had the highest rate of deforestation per capita in the world. But over the last few decades, the country has successfully prioritised the protection of its natural habitats and biodiversity. The result? Growing forests, local economies, and climate change resilience.  So how has the country managed such a huge feat? Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, Costa Rica's former minister of environment and energy, explains. (Photo: View into the canopy of the rainforest near the Campanario Biological Station which lies in the Pacific lowland tropical rain forest of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Credit: Wolfgang Kaehler via Getty Images)