Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
On May 27, 2025, the four water treatment plants were shut down due to contamination of the La Villa and Estivaná rivers. Today, Azuero still lacks potable water and relies on water trucks and wells. The post The Azuero Region of Panama Remains in a Water Crisis after More than a Year appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The arrival of tropical wave #5 will intensify downpours and electrical activity with greater force during May 28 and 29, along the isthmus. The post Rain and Storms will continue Until this Saturday Throughout Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panamanian producers are being urged to insure crops and livestock as El Niño conditions threaten agricultural stability. The message centers on prevention, financial protection, and climate resilience.
Panama begins the week with cloudy skies, scattered rain, and occasional lightning on the Caribbean slope, especially from Colón to Bocas del Toro. High UV-B levels are also expected, making sun protection important even when clouds build.
Communities in Veraguas are demanding a permanent solution after fires at the Montijo landfill affected nearby residents. Their call includes the possible relocation of the dump.
Panama Circular Experience gathered government and business leaders to discuss circular economy strategies in Panama. The event underscored growing interest in sustainability as both an environmental and economic priority.
A foreign worker was dismissed after an assault at the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal project, prompting a strong response from Panama’s labor ministry. Officials said repatriation proceedings have begun and workplace respect must be enforced.
Residents in Puente del Rey say illegal dumping is again clogging Rio Abajo in Parque Lefevre, raising fears of flooding and renewed pollution. Authorities and community groups are maintaining weekly cleanup and monitoring efforts, but neighbors say trucks keep returning at night.
IDAAN’s mounting debt and weak billing system are deepening Panama’s water crisis, with nearly half of production going unaccounted for. A long-running modernization effort remains tied to financing that the utility is struggling to secure.
Panama’s butterflies are more than a symbol of natural beauty; they support ecosystems, tourism and potential sustainable income. Their protection is becoming increasingly important as biodiversity and ecotourism gain value.
Curundú’s buried and polluted river has become a symbol of urban segregation in Panama City. A proposed regeneration plan would turn it into a green corridor with parks, paths and water treatment systems.
Panama’s Environment Ministry identified a discharge of paint waste into the sea from a Punta Paitilla residential tower and reaffirmed coastal enforcement efforts. The case highlights the pressure pollution places on Panama City’s bay and urban shoreline.
Panama’s growing interest in responsible consumption is reshaping how people think about cosmetics, packaging, and waste. The change is especially relevant in a country where plastic pollution and ocean health are closely connected.
Scientists identified 1,121 marine species in a year, including ghost sharks, a carnivorous sponge and a worm living in a glass sponge. The findings highlight how much of the ocean remains undiscovered as marine ecosystems face mounting pressure.
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, marking one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in years. The blast highlights ongoing safety risks in a sector central to China’s energy system.
Panama City’s Cinta Costera is showing clear signs of neglect as users complain about trash, weeds and odors along the waterfront promenade. The Ministry of Public Works is awaiting Comptroller approval for a $25 million, three-year maintenance contract covering the capital’s main recreational corridor.
Juan Carlos Navarro’s “mining is a cancer” remark continues to shape Panama’s debate over the Donoso mine, environmental limits and constitutional law. The issue now centers on how the country balances extractive industry with watersheds, biodiversity and public trust.
A protest in Panama City put the government’s environmental policies under public scrutiny, underscoring how conservation, development, and governance are increasingly linked in Panama. The demonstration reflects wider concerns over how the country balances growth with natural resource protection.
Bioluminescent bays across the Caribbean are under growing pressure from warmer waters, ocean acidification, stronger storms, and pollution. The same climate forces threatening these glowing ecosystems also matter for coastal management across Panama and the wider region.
IDAAN restarted its “Panama sin Fugas” campaign in Juan Díaz to repair leaks, reduce water waste, and improve pressure in the distribution network. The effort highlights Panama City’s ongoing challenge of maintaining reliable urban water service.