How Costa Rica became a global leader on climate and health: A Q&A with President Alvarado

Costa Rica offers a remarkable number of public health lessons to the world—from an historic national decarbonization plan and smart investments in renewable energy, to universal health care and life expectancies that surpass the U.S. In this fast-paced Q&A, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, the 48th President of the Republic of Costa Rica and 2023 Harvard Chan Convocation speaker, will share first-hand insights into the lessons Costa Rica offers globally.

Presented jointly with Harvard Public Health magazine.

*SPEAKER*
*Carlos Alvarado Quesada*
48th President of the Republic of Costa Rica

*MODERATOR*
*Christine Mehta*
Senior Editor, Harvard Public Health magazine

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