Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Security forces dismantled an illegal mining camp in Darién province and detained four people during a joint operation near the Sábalo River. Authorities seized suspected gold, dredging equipment, and other items linked to illicit activity.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed the Northern Mariana Islands, hitting Tinian and Saipan with hours of ferocious winds. The Pacific storm put nearly 50,000 residents at risk of damage and disruption.
Heavy rains in Panama have affected 2,954 families, damaged roads and homes, and killed a teenager in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Schools have closed in parts of Veraguas and Bocas del Toro as emergency crews deliver aid.
Vegetation fires are surging across Panama, with the Bomberos reporting 2,359 cases through April 13, 2026, up from 1,629 in the same period last year. The increase is straining emergency response teams and raising safety concerns nationwide.
Residents of Chucará in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca are facing losses after flooding damaged homes, animals, and agricultural production. The impact has placed added pressure on rural families that depend on farming and livestock.
IDAAN is addressing a fault at the El Trapichito water plant in La Chorrera after the facility dropped to 60% capacity, causing low pressure in high areas. The disruption is affecting residents in elevated sectors of the district.
Residents in Villa Cecilia de Pedregal are warning of sewage contamination that has brought mosquitoes, foul odors and reported skin problems in children. The neighborhood is urging attention to what has become a growing sanitation and health concern.
Heavy rains in Panama have left nearly 3,000 families affected, damaged infrastructure, and claimed the life of a teenager in Ngäbe Buglé. Authorities are delivering aid as flooding and landslides continue in Bocas del Toro and northern Veraguas.
SENAN detained two people for illegal extraction in a tributary of Gatun Lake, a key water source for the Panama Canal. The operation highlights enforcement efforts around protected canal-related waterways.
Guardaparques from Panama’s Ministry of Environment controlled a fire in Chepo and stopped it from threatening nearby homes. The response prevented the blaze from spreading into the residential area.
Heavy rains pushed a large amount of trash from the Matías Hernández River into the sea, underscoring pollution problems in Panama City. The incident shows how storm runoff can carry urban waste directly into coastal waters.
Panama is part of a regional spotlight on wildlife laundering, with concern centered on native species entering trade without clear legal backing. The issue highlights the pressure illegal markets place on the country’s biodiversity.
Heavy rains once again carried large volumes of trash through Panama City’s Matías Hernández River, highlighting the city’s recurring river pollution problem. Marea Verde will install a floating barrier there within two weeks as part of its wider cleanup effort.
Panama is intensifying efforts to save its iconic golden frog from extinction. The species has become a symbol of the country’s broader biodiversity crisis and conservation push.
Panama is expected to face intense heat, strong winds and isolated showers, while UV-B levels remain in the very high to extreme range nationwide. The conditions raise burn risks and make sun protection essential.
Panama is stepping up conservation efforts to save its iconic golden frog, a symbol of the country’s biodiversity and a species under serious threat. The amphibian’s survival has become a broader test of Panama’s wildlife protection efforts.
Azuero is nearing one year since authorities declared its water unsafe for human consumption, with residents still relying on rationing and temporary measures. The crisis highlights years of delayed action on contamination in the La Villa River.
Researchers in Coiba confirmed the first documented presence of juvenile lemon sharks in Boca Grande, revealing an important nursery habitat inside the national park. The discovery strengthens Coiba’s role as a benchmark for Panama’s coastal conservation.
Dredging is often controversial, but properly managed projects can support Panama’s port competitiveness without sacrificing environmental protection. The real challenge is separating technical planning from misinformation.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is moving toward Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and although it is weakening, it still threatens dangerous winds, flooding and rough seas. The storm could disrupt travel, utilities and emergency response across the western Pacific.