Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
A newly discovered tree species in Panama is already considered at risk of extinction, highlighting the vulnerability of the country’s forests. The finding adds urgency to conservation efforts in one of Central America’s most biodiverse nations.
Residents of Santa Rita in Pacora say they have gone more than 30 days without water. Idaan linked the disruption to lower levels in the Cabra River during the dry season.
Rice producers in Chiriquí are warning that worsening climate conditions could reduce harvests and push rice prices up. The concern matters because rice is a staple across Panama and a key part of household spending.
Environment officials have intensified surveillance and training in Parque Nacional Héctor Gallego in Veraguas to stop iguana egg extraction and protect wildlife. The effort combines patrols and outreach to strengthen conservation in the protected area.
Panama will lead a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to present a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The initiative highlights the country’s push to place environmental protection at the center of global debate.
Panama’s first 2026 shrimp fishing season has opened after the annual closed period ended. The season will continue until midyear under ARAP oversight.
Panama’s Environment Ministry shut down a Marbella construction project after finding an illegal discharge into the Matasnillo River. Officials also ordered cleanup, removal of contaminants, and a sanction process.
Heavy rain exposed a large buildup of trash at the mouth of the Matías Hernández River, underscoring Panama City’s ongoing waste and drainage problems. The debris showed how litter from urban areas can end up in waterways after storms.
Panama’s shrimp fishing season has reopened after the end of the closed season, with ARAP setting the first season through August 31. The agency says monitoring during the ban helped protect species and support reproduction.
Coclé is expanding its Bandera Ecológica school program with training and coordination aimed at teachers, students, and education communities. The effort seeks to strengthen participation in environmental initiatives across the province.
Panama reopened shrimp fishing on April 11 after the annual closed season ended, allowing harvests nationwide through August 31. Authorities say the schedule is meant to protect shrimp stocks while supporting the fishing economy.
Panama is forecast to see cloudy skies, isolated showers in Caribbean maritime areas, and high ultraviolet radiation nationwide. The conditions call for caution both outdoors and near the coast.
Panama is carrying out a full structural assessment of the Bridge of the Americas after a tanker fire beneath the span raised safety concerns. Engineers and specialists are now pressing for permanent maintenance programs for critical infrastructure.
Panama’s jaguar is under growing pressure as deforestation, cattle ranching and development fragment its habitat. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the species and the forests it depends on.
A Guna-centered reflection argues that Panama’s environmental crisis calls for a more humane philosophy rooted in ancestral knowledge, emotion, and respect for Mother Earth. The piece connects Indigenous wisdom with wider Latin American ideas about linking thought, feeling, and ecological care.
Panama’s Environment Ministry halted construction in Marbella after detecting an illegal sediment discharge and summoned those responsible for April 15, 2026. The action underscores tighter environmental oversight in Panama City’s rapidly developing districts.
Panama’s harpy eagle population remains stable, underscoring the importance of forest conservation and biodiversity protection. The species continues to face habitat-related challenges despite its steady status.
Panama and For Nature signed a strategic agreement at the United Nations to advance the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The move highlights Panama’s growing role in global environmental advocacy.
An El Niño forecast is raising concern about low water levels along the Panama Canal, where freshwater is essential for lock operations. The outlook highlights how climate patterns can affect one of Panama’s most important economic assets.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel arrived in Panama to inspect the Bridge of the Americas after a recent cistern explosion. The evaluation is being carried out with the Ministry of Public Works.