EARTH University

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EARTH University

We prepare and empower leaders to transform food systems across the world.🌎🌱
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We are a global university based in Costa Rica that prepares and empowers young leaders to ethically and sustainably transform food systems, protect and enhance the livelihoods of food producers, and regenerate our planet. Our unique program offers students the opportunity to learn about agricultural sciences, food systems, ethical entrepreneurship, and social and environmental challenges through experiential, student-centered learning, and by living together with peers from all over the world.

11/08/2026

Indigenous Peoples safeguard knowledge, languages, traditions, and ways of relating to nature that have been passed down from generation to generation. Their worldview reminds us that the well-being of people and the Earth are deeply interconnected.

On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we recognize the value of their cultures, their contributions to biodiversity conservation, and their role in building resilient and sustainable food systems. Today, Indigenous Peoples' food systems achieve high levels of self-sufficiency, producing between 50% and 80% of their own food and resources.

At EARTH University, we are committed to respect and inclusion, and to learning alongside Indigenous Peoples and communities, recognizing that their knowledge and leadership are essential to building a more just and sustainable future.

06/08/2026

The career of Karla Mena Soto (Class of 2000, Costa Rica) has been defined by a philosophy of educating and supporting others with empathy, while keeping productivity and sustainability at the core of her work.

She recalls how her time at EARTH allowed her to understand agriculture holistically, enabling her to make a real impact today.

Values of empathy, commitment, and responsibility guide her work at Costa Rica’s Ministry of Agriculture, where she continues to promote the integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures across the agricultural sector.

Read more about her story: tinyurl.com/KarlaMenaEN

31/07/2026

In July, we experienced the excitement of the traditional EARTH Games, found inspiration in the journeys of remarkable women leaders, and learned more about the potential of microalgae and decarbonization. Read about these stories and more in What’s Up at EARTH.

https://tinyurl.com/WhatsUpAtEARTHJuly2026

29/07/2026

“With BioEARTH, we are creating a platform where research is born from curiosity, collaborative work, and commitment to the environment,” says Natural Sciences professor Marcos Decker Franco.

Under the guidance of Professor Decker, Nelson Esquivel (Class of 2026, Bolivia) is contributing to BioEARTH's research with his Graduation Project, laying the groundwork for future research and new applications of microalgae in agriculture, environmental management, and sustainable production.

Would you like to learn more about the great potential of microalgae? Read the full article at: https://tinyurl.com/MicroalgaeEN

24/07/2026

For Kuruthumu Hemed Saidi, studying at EARTH has meant discovering new ways of thinking and understanding that the great challenges of food systems require solutions built through collaboration.

Each experience inside and outside the classroom has strengthened her purpose: to bring sustainable agriculture to her community, to pursue her dreams, and to help others achieve theirs as well.

24/07/2026

José Antonio Pacheco Tzul (Class of 1994, Guatemala) has dedicated his career to developing solutions that strengthen agricultural productivity and promote sustainable development for rural communities.

His trajectory and impact reflect what we teach: that purposeful leadership and commitment to people and the environment can be driving forces for transforming food systems.

22/07/2026

Thank you to Mrs. Shara Lewis for her words to our student community during the fifth edition of the Women Who Inspire event, which is held annually at EARTH thanks to the support of the Lewis and Freeman families.

Their commitment to education and to keeping Dr. Beatrice E. Lewis's legacy alive is a source of inspiration to us.

22/07/2026

The EARTH community was honored to host this year’s edition of Women Who Inspire, an annual event that brings together leaders from diverse sectors to share experiences on leadership, sustainability, entrepreneurship, public service, and social transformation.

20/07/2026

Josephine Adjala and Dorcas Olayemi Assogba are part of the Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Program – EARTH University, where they conduct research aimed at addressing real challenges in their communities in Benin.

Through this Program, young professionals from across Africa who are transitioning into the workforce are strengthening their leadership, expanding their technical knowledge, and working to develop solutions with impact on food security, sustainable agriculture, and the well-being of their communities.

Learn about their projects.

15/07/2026

In many rural communities, migration and labor shortages have made it difficult for producers to carry out essential crop maintenance activities, such as coffee pruning.

To address this need, the Resilient Agrifood Systems Project (RAS), implemented by EARTH Futures Developing Solutions, worked alongside the La Voz que Clama en el Desierto Cooperative in Guatemala to create a new service for its members.

As part of this initiative, specialized machinery was provided to the cooperative, and its staff received training to offer technical and operational support to producers in the region.

Through this service, members can access tools and equipment that enable them to perform agricultural tasks more quickly, efficiently, and at lower cost, helping them maintain their crops and improve productivity.

Dirección

Sobre La Ruta 32, Las Mercedes De Guácimo. Limón/
Guácimo
4442-1000SANJOSÉ,COSTARICA

Teléfono

+50627130000

Página web

http://www.earth.ac.cr/, http://www.earth-usa.org/

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