Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Panama’s public transport safety debate is intensifying, with calls for stronger GPS monitoring, tighter inspections, and tougher enforcement. The focus is on preventing crashes before they happen and modernizing oversight of buses.
Rainfall remains central to Panama’s water supply, agriculture and the operation of the Panama Canal, even as climate change alters seasonal patterns. The country now faces a growing need to protect forests and watersheds that sustain the water cycle.
Panama’s mining debate is increasingly centered on water security, with critics warning that extraction in Donoso could threaten the Canal and the country’s long-term future. The controversy also keeps the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling and public opposition to mining in sharp focus.
Panama’s Health Ministry said all 28 people affected by an agrochemical spill in Colón were discharged after evaluation. Sanitary surveillance continues as a precaution despite the absence of symptoms.
Farmers in Panama are protesting a proposed Panama Canal reservoir on the Indio River, arguing it could affect the Indio River valley. The project is intended to protect canal water supplies during future droughts.
A long-standing ocean process in the Gulf of Panama has disappeared for the first time in 40 years. The change could affect water temperatures, marine life, and coastal conditions along the Pacific shore.
Communities in Panama marched against a proposed dam on the Indio River, voicing concerns over water, land, and environmental impacts. The protest highlights tensions between development and the country’s broader water-security priorities.
Panama’s seasonal Pacific upwelling failed to appear for the first time in 40 years, raising concerns for marine life and fisheries. The change underscores the sensitivity of the country’s coastal ecosystems to shifting ocean conditions.
Panama is defending its environmental sovereignty after UNESCO questions over Puerto Barú revived debate about Coiba and the role of national authorities. The dispute highlights the balance between conservation oversight and the State’s right to apply its own laws.
Panama is forecast to bring afternoon rain, favorable sea conditions on both coasts, and a high UV index. The mix calls for rain gear and sun protection.
Four people were killed when a passenger bus crashed in Chame, Panama Oeste province. The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on one of Panama’s busiest transport corridors.
Communities in Colón marched against the proposed Indio River dam, challenging a project the Panama Canal Authority says is urgent. The dispute highlights the clash between canal water needs and local opposition.
The Panama Canal Authority is defending the Indio River dam project after protests in Colón. The dispute highlights Panama’s ongoing tensions over water security, community impact, and canal operations.
Farmers in Colón protested the Panama Canal’s Indio River reservoir plan, rejecting relocation and land impacts. The Canal Authority says the project is essential for water security.
Azuero’s water crisis is nearing one year after contamination shut down key treatment plants and left many families dependent on tankers, wells, and bottled water. The emergency continues to expose drought, pollution, and infrastructure problems in Herrera and Los Santos.
Landmines continue to kill and maim civilians in Yemen despite ceasefire efforts and ongoing de-mining work. The danger remains a major barrier to recovery in a country already devastated by war.
Panama’s seasonal ocean current has disappeared after four decades, raising concerns about shifts in the Pacific waters that help define the country’s dry season. The change underscores how climate and marine patterns are evolving around the isthmus.
Authorities in Colón are monitoring a possible agrochemical inhalation incident after containers labeled aluminum phosphide were found near homes. The case underscores the risks of improper pesticide storage in residential areas.
Panama’s mobility crisis is worsening as traffic, fragmented transport and weak planning strain daily life. Metro expansion and better integration could help, but only if the country shifts to a more coordinated model.
Panama has identified 420 active wastewater pollution points nationwide, including 56 abandoned sites, as authorities intensify inspections and sanctions. Recent checks in Pacora found treatment plants operating, but officials still ordered further adjustments to improve water quality.