Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
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.
MiAmbiente suspended a Marbella project after sediments were discharged into Panama City’s Matasnillo River, allowing only remediation work at the site. The move highlights continued environmental enforcement in a densely developed part of the capital.
Festi Harpía 2026 brought families to Summit Botanical Garden for a day of games, workshops, and conservation education centered on Panama’s harpy eagle. The event highlighted the national bird’s ecological importance and its place in the country’s identity.
Cobre Panamá’s new operations are renewing debate over mining in Panama, with environmental management and water oversight at the center of attention. The project remains significant for both the economy and the country’s environmental standards.
Researchers in Panama have identified a remarkable hot-pink insect in the rainforest, adding to the country’s long list of unusual tropical species. The find underscores Panama’s role as a major biodiversity hotspot in Central America.