Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Panama has approved Law 518, allowing recycled tires to be used in asphalt for road construction. The measure promotes circular economy practices while aiming to cut pollution and lower road-building costs.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has intensified river flow monitoring and reviewed water concessions as reduced rainfall and possible El Niño raise water-security concerns. The move underscores growing pressure on rivers that support homes, farms, and energy production.
Panama continues to play an important role in regional migration, making refugee protection and asylum procedures vital for people seeking safety. Understanding the legal process can be decisive for those hoping to remain in the country legally.
Drought-driven water shortages are forcing new thinking about the Panama Canal, with ambitious plans under discussion to secure its future. The stakes are enormous for global trade and Panama’s economy.
Vamos deputies are warning that Panama’s ethanol bill could raise food, consumer and environmental risks. They are pushing for stricter safeguards before any mandatory fuel blend advances.
A Villa Lucre family is turning part of its home into a nature-friendly space by cultivating areas that also support local wildlife. The effort shows how conservation can start in urban households.
Panama’s National Assembly reopened debate on Bill 443, which would require a 10% ethanol blend in gasoline, as lawmakers raised concerns about cost, legality and market effects. The discussion will continue Thursday after two minority reports urged rejection of the measure.
Panama’s recycling efforts have converted more than 2,000 tons of waste into useful products in under seven years, supporting jobs and innovation. The initiative reflects growing momentum for circular-economy solutions in the country.
Panama’s Public Ministry is pushing ahead with a criminal case over river contamination in Azuero, waiting for a hearing to continue the investigation. The case adds legal weight to an ongoing water crisis in the region.
Panama has approved a law to promote recycled tires in road construction, requiring their use in asphalt mixes and stabilized bases. The move links infrastructure development with waste reduction and sustainability.
A foundation in Panama activated a machine that transforms plastic waste into durable products such as benches, furniture, and park equipment. The project marks an Earth Day effort to support recycling and reduce waste.
Panama is nearing a possible El Niño declaration as meteorological officials warn of a 72% chance of development in the May-July period. The country faces recurring drought, water and agricultural risks after decades of damaging El Niño events.
A joint project around Panama City’s Biomuseo is preserving existing trees as part of the park’s development. The plan treats the wooded area as natural heritage to be protected and enhanced.
Coclé has recorded 10 deaths from immersion incidents and one death from an electric shock as intense storms increase risks in beaches and open areas. The weather has made outdoor and water-related activities especially dangerous.
Panama is facing growing pressure over water shortages, polluted rivers, and environmental damage tied to development, mining, and the canal’s water needs. The debate has intensified as communities, institutions, and policymakers confront the country’s fragile water future.
A drought in Panama’s tropical forests has caused fine roots to shrink by nearly 50 percent, highlighting hidden damage below ground. Scientists are warning that the change could affect carbon storage in tropical ecosystems.
About 500 trees were planted near Tocumen International Airport in Panama City for World Earth Day, bringing together municipal staff, institutions and community partners. The effort highlighted Panama’s push for sustainability, recycling and urban arborization.
Panama City’s Environmental Management Directorate and the Ernesto Córdoba Campos board cleaned a Villa Campestre stream on Earth Day. The effort removed waste and sediment to improve water flow and help reduce flooding risks.
Panama faces mounting environmental pressure from polluted rivers, poorly managed waste sites and continued deforestation, especially in La Villa and Darién. The crisis is exposing deep gaps in water management, enforcement and long-term planning.
Panama’s water supply could face greater strain as El Niño arrives while the rainy season is taking longer to begin. Officials say the delayed seasonal transition is already adding pressure to drinking water service.