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Four Costa Rican Universities Rank in Global Sustainability Index; TEC Leads National Representation
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Four Costa Rican Universities Rank in Global Sustainability Index; TEC Leads National Representation

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Four universities in Costa Rica have been recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 global sustainability ranking.
  • The Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC) achieved the highest national position among the listed institutions.
  • The ranking evaluates universities based on their contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Four universities in Costa Rica have earned a spot in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 global ranking for sustainability. This recognition highlights the institutions' commitment to addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC) stands out as the highest-ranking national institution, leading the representation from Costa Rica. While the specific positions of the other three universities are not detailed, their inclusion signifies a strong national performance in sustainability efforts.

The THE sustainability ranking assesses universities worldwide on their impact and contributions across various SDGs. This includes areas such as climate action, responsible consumption and production, and partnerships for the goals. The inclusion of multiple Costa Rican universities underscores the country's growing focus on sustainable development within its higher education sector.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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