Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Panama set a honey production record in 2025, reaching 67,620 gallons from 15,529 hives. The milestone underscores the sector’s growth, even as climate pressures, hive health issues and imported honey continue to challenge local producers.
Panama’s Reef Committee has asked President José Raúl Mulino to veto Bill 571, saying it weakens protections for coral reefs and coastal ecosystems. The dispute now centers on how the country balances development, marine conservation and climate resilience.
Global energy and food shocks are accelerating interest in bioeconomy as a strategic alternative to fossil-dependent production. Latin America’s biodiversity and agricultural capacity could give the region a major role in the transition.
Panama has launched land and environmental mapping for the Panama-David rail project, starting with the Panama-Divisa corridor in Phase 1. The survey will identify properties, forest areas and communities that could be affected as the megaproject advances.
Panama’s Amador Causeway remains tied up in stalled concessions, unpaid debts and legal disputes nearly 30 years after the former U.S. base reverted to the country. The unresolved situation has also raised concerns about unauthorized land filling and the loss of a major waterfront opportunity.
Panama City has begun the process to rehabilitate four municipal pools in Betania, San Francisco and Calidonia with a B/.4.5 million investment. The project includes structural repairs, neighborhood upgrades and three years of maintenance.
Panama’s recycling efforts remain fragmented, with residents and institutions doing the work of a system that does not yet exist nationwide. The gap between public ambition and waste infrastructure is now one of the country’s biggest environmental challenges.
Leaning buildings do not always fall because the cause is often in the ground below, not the structure above. The lesson from Pisa and Amsterdam is that monitoring foundations early can prevent a tilt from becoming a disaster.
Panama has permanent recycling collection points in several provinces, offering residents a place to drop off materials like cardboard, glass and other recoverables. A public directory helps households find nearby centers as recycling access continues to grow.
Azuero’s water crisis in Herrera and Los Santos has become a costly routine, with more than 100,000 people relying on cistern trucks after contamination crippled treatment plants. Emergency spending has topped $2 million as the region waits for a lasting fix.
Panama’s water crisis was diagnosed more than a decade ago, but leaks, aging infrastructure and weak management still dominate the system. The debate now is how to build a more autonomous, professional model for a basic public service.
Cerro Sonsonate in San Miguelito is at the center of a debate over high-density development, green space, and the environmental costs of urban expansion. The dispute highlights how growth in Panama’s capital region can affect heat, drainage, traffic, and public health.
Black soldier fly larvae are emerging in Panama as a promising way to process organic waste into animal feed and fertilizer. Researchers and institutions see it as part of a broader circular economy solution.
SINAPROC has issued a warning for rough seas and strong winds along Panama’s Caribbean coast, driven by stronger trade winds in the basin. The alert is aimed at reducing risks for coastal communities and maritime activity.
The University of Panama graduated 50 professionals in agricultural sciences, with degrees spanning agronomy, livestock, agribusiness, and environmental management. The ceremony underscored the university’s role in training talent for Panama’s productive and rural sectors.
SINAPROC has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for Panama through May 19 as the first tropical wave of the season increases weather instability. The warning highlights the need for caution during a period of stronger showers and storm activity.
Panama’s civil protection agency activated a prevention notice for the Caribbean coast as waves of up to 2.2 meters are forecast through May 17. The alert aims to reduce risks for coastal residents, boat operators, and beachgoers.
UTP has opened a solar panel laboratory to strengthen training in renewable energy, alongside a practical guide on photovoltaic installation and inspection. The move supports Panama’s growing need for skilled clean-energy technicians.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works is launching a “Tapa Huecos” patching campaign in Alto Boquete to repair damaged streets and improve traffic flow. The work targets a district where road conditions affect residents, commerce, and tourism.
Santa María Compostaje has become Panama’s first community model for managing organic waste, bringing together more than 170 families and volunteers. The five-year initiative highlights how local action can support sustainability from the household level.
