Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Panama’s urban landscape is more than decoration: it supports health, identity, and climate resilience. The case for preserving green space is especially clear in places like Calidonia and Barrio La Exposición.
Panama’s watershed management and canal operations are emerging as a regional model for water security. The country’s mix of forest restoration, coordination, and water-saving engineering offers lessons for Central America.
Two women were treated for dehydration and exhaustion after descending Volcán Barú in Chiriquí. Emergency teams stabilized them on site, avoiding ambulance transport.
Panama’s sanitation authority has identified Cerro Batea and Torrijos Carter in San Miguelito as areas with heavy waste buildup. The district has been under sanitation intervention for nearly three months to stabilize cleaning and collection services.
Panama’s water crisis is deepening as drought, deforestation, and weak coordination put pressure on the Canal and on public supply. The 2023 dry season exposed how closely the country’s economy and water security depend on the same watershed.
Cloudy skies and scattered rain are expected to continue across Panama this Monday, while no active vigilance notice remains in effect. The weather may affect daily travel and outdoor plans.
Water service in Penonomé has been restored after a disruption at the raw water intake. Authorities are now working to maintain full drinking water production and protect water sources.
Police found felled trees and processed timber during a perimeter inspection in Volcán Barú National Park. The operation was aimed at identifying possible routes used to remove forest resources from the protected area.
Residents in Piña Beach helped a disoriented leatherback turtle return to the sea. The species is the world’s largest sea turtle and a key part of Panama’s marine ecosystem.
Panama is expected to see isolated afternoon showers and electrical activity in several regions, while UV radiation levels remain very high to extreme. The warning covers both land and maritime areas.
Panama’s land bridge formed millions of years ago, reshaping migration, rainfall, and biodiversity. Today, the Panama Canal makes freshwater management one of the country’s most important challenges.
A 70-year-old foreign tourist went missing after entering the sea in Veraguas province, while two people were rescued in West Panama amid dangerous tide conditions. The incidents came as strong waves and risky surf affected beachgoers along Panama’s coast.
Strong Pacific swell caused a vacation property to collapse at Malibu beach in Nueva Gorgona, Panama Oeste. A surf advisory remains in effect through Sunday night as authorities urge caution along the coast.
Panamanian authorities are increasing surveillance in Donoso to trace routes linked to illegal mining and curb environmental damage. The move underscores growing concern over unauthorized extraction in protected areas.
Panama is under weather advisories for high UV radiation, strong heat sensation, and Pacific swell reaching up to 2 meters. The conditions raise risks for coastal activity and outdoor exposure.
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least 12 people, including eight members of a refugee family recently returned from Iran. The deep quake was felt around Kabul and hit a country already vulnerable to disasters.
Panama has abundant rainfall and rivers, but weak water management leaves many residents without continuous service or safe drinking water. The issue is increasingly tied to national security and the Panama Canal.
UNESCO’s request for a report on Coiba has intensified scrutiny of Puerto Barú, a port project facing environmental criticism and court challenges in Panama. The case now tests how the government balances investment with protection of a World Heritage area.
Panama is under increasing pressure to expand clean energy as rainfall shifts threaten the Canal, agriculture, and hydroelectric power. The country’s existing renewable base could help it build a more resilient energy system.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Pakistan late Friday, killing at least eight people near Kabul. The shaking highlights the region’s high seismic risk and vulnerability to deadly quakes.