Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Flooding has affected parts of Bocas del Toro after rain fell from Sunday afternoon, prompting Sinaproc to urge residents to stay alert. The province’s rainy conditions can quickly disrupt roads and daily life.
Panama has extended a preventive alert for rain and thunderstorms through May 7, 2026. The notice urges caution as rainy-season conditions continue across the country.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has launched a 2026 reforestation program to restore degraded land and support environmental recovery. The effort ties conservation to biodiversity, watershed protection, and long-term land health.
A NASA airborne laboratory has arrived in Panama for a scientific mission involving Panamanian students, teachers, and researchers. The visit underscores cooperation in science, education, and international research.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has launched a 2026 reforestation program aimed at restoring more than 1,000 hectares of degraded land. The effort centers on native species to help rebuild ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and improve watershed health.
NASA is conducting the AVUELO mission in Panama, using a research plane with advanced radar to study tropical biodiversity. The work highlights Panama’s importance as a major center for environmental science and conservation research.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has launched a 2026 reforestation program to restore more than 1,000 hectares of degraded land. The effort focuses on native species and ecosystem recovery.
A NASA research aircraft has arrived in Panama for a mission on tropical biodiversity, combining airborne radar with field studies through May 9. The visit also includes STEM outreach for Panamanian students, teachers, and researchers.
A NASA aircraft has arrived in Panama to collect data on tropical biodiversity, with a focus on forest canopies and coastal wetlands. The mission adds to scientific efforts to better understand and protect the country’s rich ecosystems.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has introduced stricter entry rules for protected areas, including a mandatory liability waiver, bans on single-use plastics and alcohol, and tougher enforcement powers. The new measures aim to protect wildlife, reduce damage, and improve visitor safety.
A NASA Gulfstream C-20A arrived in Panama for an airborne science mission focused on tropical biodiversity, environmental monitoring, and STEM outreach. The project runs through May 9 with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
The Panama Canal is preparing to tender the management contract for the Río Indio reservoir, a major water project designed to support both canal operations and Panama’s water supply. Construction could begin in 2028, with early road works already underway.
Panama’s protected areas will offer free access during Global Big Day, encouraging birdwatching and nature visits across the country. MiAmbiente said local rules, hours, and entry conditions will still apply.
Satellite imagery shows Sudan’s war has devastated a vital farming region, worsening an already dire hunger crisis. The destruction of farmland is deepening one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies.
Panama’s Environment Ministry is updating its climate adaptation plan to address more severe droughts and heavy rainfall. The strategy reflects growing concern over the country’s exposure to extreme weather.
Research vessel R/V Atlantis is transiting the Panama Canal as part of a Pacific research route linking southern California, the canal, and the Galapagos region. The passage underscores the canal’s role in supporting scientific missions across the Americas.
Panama is starting the week with rain, thunderstorms, and possible strong afternoon downpours across several provinces. Authorities are urging caution after recent flooding, landslides, and one weather-related death in San Miguelito.
Panama remains under a weather watch as IMHPA warns of moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms across much of the country through May 4. The alert comes as rainy-season conditions raise the risk of travel disruptions and localized flooding.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has issued more than 70 river pollution sanctions in five years, but total fines remain just above $230,000. Recent cases in Panama City and Azuero show how illegal discharges continue to strain rivers, water systems and enforcement efforts.
Panama’s water crisis is being tied to weak governance, poor coordination, and stalled public policy. The call is for an intersectoral team with scientific support and execution power, not more leadership changes.