MEDIO AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO: RESULTADOS AMBIENTALES Y SOCIALES DE LA OPERACIÓN DE LAS MAYORES ACTIVIDADES PRODUCTIVAS EN LA REGIÓN ATLÁNTICO/CARIBE DE COSTA RICA, 1990-2015.

This article evidences that local productive system in Atlantic/Caribbean region in Costa Rica, based on banana and pineapple plantations for export, is responsible of severe damage to nature and could not resolve social problems like poverty. This conclusion is based on analysis of numerous scientific and technical literatures about environmental and social effects of productive activities in Atlantic/Caribbean region, between 1990 and 2015. This situation contradicts the objectives of Sustainable Development model established in Costa Rica, aimed at protection of nature and resolving needs of people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]