Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
A peace-themed journey made a stop in Panama City, spotlighting the country’s role as a center for policy, science, and biodiversity. The visit underscored Panama’s importance in environmental and international dialogue.
Heavy rains have caused rivers to swell in Bocas del Toro and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca, prompting close monitoring by authorities. Residents are being urged to take precautions as water levels rise.
A fisherman died after being struck by lightning in Coclé, becoming the province’s first electrical-discharge victim of 2026. The incident has prompted renewed warnings as severe weather continues.
A 15-year-old student died in Coronte, Ngäbe Buglé, after being swept into the Cricamola River while crossing a creek during heavy rain. The case highlights ongoing dangers for children traveling to school and home in remote Panama communities.
The Chilibre water treatment plant continues operating at 90% capacity while repair work moves ahead at a pumping station. A motor was taken to ACP workshops on Monday morning as Idaan crews stayed on site to address the problem.
Panama’s meteorology institute says the country remains in neutral climate conditions, although El Niño is expected to develop around July, August and September. The outlook puts weather-sensitive sectors on alert as the Pacific continues to be monitored.
Panama remains in neutral climate conditions, with no El Niño yet in place. Forecasters see a 60% chance of El Niño developing by midyear.
A super typhoon is closing in on remote U.S. islands in the Pacific, with Guam already taking heavy rain and strong wind gusts. The storm could bring flooding, outages and dangerous surf.
Colombia is preparing to cull up to 80 feral hippos descended from animals brought in by Pablo Escobar. The plan reflects years of struggle to contain an invasive species that has become both a tourist attraction and an ecological threat.
School classes remain suspended in weather-hit areas of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas as Panama deals with severe rain and related disruptions. The closure reflects safety concerns for students, families, and local communities.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has presented the country’s first report on climate mobility, linked to a planned relocation protocol. The move signals a new government focus on preparing for displacement driven by environmental change.
Sinaproc is monitoring swollen rivers in Bocas del Toro and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca as rainy conditions raise safety concerns. Residents are being urged to avoid crossing rivers when water levels rise.
Intense rains have caused flooding, landslides and road disruptions in the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca and northern Veraguas, affecting at least 14 communities. Crews are monitoring swollen rivers and clearing blocked access routes.
Panama’s commerce minister said Cobre Panamá has not been reopened, even as the government allows processing of exposed material to reduce environmental risk. The move has drawn questions in the National Assembly over legality, transparency and the role of Minera Panamá.
Classes remain suspended in parts of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas as heavy rain continues to threaten school routes and community access. In northern Veraguas, swollen rivers have also damaged homes and swept away livestock.
Bocas del Toro held a lionfish capture competition with technical support from the Aquatic Resources Authority to help protect marine ecosystems. The effort highlights ongoing community action against an invasive species that threatens reef health in Panama.
IDAAN says water projects in Bocas del Toro have reached up to 79% completion. The works are part of ongoing efforts to improve service in the province.
Classes remain suspended in parts of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas affected by heavy rain as education authorities prioritize safety. The measure will stay in place until weather conditions improve.
Marea Verde announced a new barrier on the Matías Hernández River to trap waste before it reaches Panama Bay. The group says a similar system on the Juan Díaz River kept 220,000 kilos of trash out of the bay and sea in 2025.
Heavy rain in northern Veraguas swelled rivers, damaged homes and cut off access to several communities. The flooding also caused livestock losses after animals were swept away by strong currents.