Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Researchers in Panama have documented a remarkable hot-pink insect in the rainforest, adding another unusual species observation to the country’s biodiversity record. The find highlights the ecological richness of Panama’s tropical forests.
Heavy rains have hit Panama’s Caribbean coast and parts of the Pacific, leading to a prevention alert and emergency efforts in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Crews have been trying to reach Chucurá, one of the most affected communities.
El Niño-driven droughts from 2023 to 2024 forced the Panama Canal to cut daily transits, exposing the waterway’s dependence on rainfall. The disruption highlighted the global trade and economic risks tied to Panama’s most important infrastructure.
Swedish authorities have let the Panamanian-flagged cargo ship Hui continue its journey after it admitted to a pollution incident. The case underscores the scrutiny faced by vessels sailing under Panama’s registry.
Australia has pledged A$2.5 million in emergency aid to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands after Cyclone Maila killed 11 people. The storm caused flooding and landslides in remote Pacific communities.
Panama’s government is facing renewed criticism after authorizing processing and export activity tied to Cobre Panamá despite the country’s mining moratorium. The move has reopened a major debate over legality, economic pressure and public trust.
SINAPROC has maintained a weather watch in Panama through April 13 due to rain and thunderstorms affecting several parts of the country. Residents are being urged to take precautions and follow official updates.
Panama’s Ministry of Education suspended classes Monday in Veraguas and the Ngäbe Buglé Comarca because of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The preventive measure affects schools in two areas where weather can quickly disrupt travel and daily activity.
Bocas del Toro remains under a weather watch through April 13 as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across the province. Civil protection authorities are monitoring rivers and creeks for possible flooding.
IDAAN says Coclé’s water plants remain in operation despite low river levels, with continuous monitoring in place. Residents are being urged to use water rationally to help protect supply.
Residents and municipal workers in Arraiján carried out the first cleanup along Centenario road, clearing two kilometers of the median strip. The effort highlighted community cooperation and the upkeep of a major traffic corridor.
Classes will be suspended Monday in Calovébora and the Ñokribo region of Panama due to heavy rain and storm alerts. The measure is meant to reduce the risk of flooding and landslides.
SINAPROC has issued a marine and wind alert for Panama through April 14, warning of sea surge and gusts up to 70 km/h. The advisory affects coastal areas where rough conditions could threaten navigation and public safety.
Panama’s Civil Protection System issued weather alerts for several provinces as rain, wind and rough seas spread across the country. The warning covers Panama Oeste, Colón, Chiriquí and Panama City.
Apede warned that Panama lacks clear emergency protocols for strategic infrastructure after the Bridge of the Americas fire exposed major gaps. The group backed a proposed law on critical infrastructure and essential services.
Panama has issued weather alerts for rain, strong winds and rough seas across several provinces through April 14. The warnings cover Panama Oeste, Colón, Chiriquí and Panama City as conditions shift nationwide.
First rains in Panama City once again filled the Matías Hernández River with trash, prompting Environment Minister Juan Carlos Navarro to condemn the pollution and call for shared responsibility. The episode revived attention on long-running efforts to stop waste from reaching Panama Bay.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment suspended the Marbella project Moderna – 360 Urban Living after finding contaminated water being discharged into the Matasnillo River. The action adds pressure on a development already challenged by neighborhood objections and strict environmental conditions.
Panama’s Civil Protection System has issued three preventive alerts for rain, wind and rough seas through April 14, affecting several provinces including Panama Oeste, Colón, Chiriquí and Panama City. The warnings focus on weather-related safety risks across land and coastal areas.
At the 2026 Cita Eucarística, Archbishop Ulloa linked corruption to child poverty in Panama, saying 482,033 children live in poverty. He urged every sector of society to act urgently.