Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Acodeco shifted from warning that mandatory ethanol would limit consumer choice to publicly supporting Bill 443 during its first debate, prompting lawmakers to demand an explanation.
A car fire in El Marañón adds to a growing number of vehicle blazes in Panama: firefighters handled 484 vehicle fires in 2025 and 112 so far in 2026.
Earth.com reports that a coastal ocean renewal process dubbed the “ocean’s breath” has disappeared off Panama’s coast for the first time in about 40 years, prompting concern among scientists about impacts on marine productivity and fisheries.
Panama’s ETESA and the National Energy Secretariat received 71 bids in a tender for existing power plants designed to secure supply, reduce tariff volatility and require reconversion of some thermal units.
An EcoPortal report says scientists are taking major risks to reintroduce Panama’s golden frogs after the species disappeared from the wild. The effort highlights urgent conservation challenges and national interest in restoring this iconic amphibian.
The Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling failed in 2025 for the first time in at least 40 years, a significant oceanographic shift with possible ecological and economic implications for Panama’s Pacific coast.
A Panamanian-flagged vessel carrying diesel remains anchored off Belize’s Big Creek Port while Belizean authorities weigh enforcement options, raising environmental and flag-state oversight questions.
Cobre Panamá organized community cleaning days in Donoso and La Pintada while promoting new employment, coordinating the efforts with local authorities, the company said.
Authorities say a wildfire in Reserva Forestal La Yeguada has been controlled after burning up to 350 hectares. MiAmbiente, the fire corps and Senan issued a joint report Wednesday.
Parque Omar was temporarily closed after Africanized bees were found on the grounds. The closure is a precaution to protect visitors; officials will assess and address the situation.
The Panama Canal Authority announced maintenance work at the Mendoza water treatment plant, calling the interventions indispensable to ensure safe, continuous long-term operation.
The Panama Canal is advancing design work for a Río Indio reservoir, aiming for a 35% conceptual design and a tender by late 2026 or early 2027; preparatory studies and a compensation framework for 500–550 families are underway.
Italy, Spain, Malta, Greece and Cyprus have sent a joint letter to the European Commission warning that a drifting Russian tanker poses an “imminent and serious risk” of an ecological catastrophe and urging urgent action.
Hong Kong customs seized 986 live turtles worth about HK$1 million from a private car at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge control point and arrested a 42-year-old driver and a 50-year-old passenger.
A new report finds rising electric vehicle adoption cut global oil consumption by 1.7 million barrels per day last year, offsetting about 70% of Iran’s 2025 exports as the Iran war drives petrol price volatility.
A fundsforNGOs article reports that Panama has begun converting market waste into circular economy initiatives, shifting waste management toward reuse and recovery. The move highlights opportunities and challenges for scaling sustainable practices in municipal markets.
Panama’s first ecological road will connect Santa Rita Arriba and María Chiquita in Colón, banning heavy vehicles, setting a 40 km/h limit and adding 36 wildlife crossings.
Firefighters in Chiriquí say high temperatures and poor electrical installations are the main causes of structural and vehicle fires; authorities issued practical safety recommendations.
Specialists in Panama are on alert for a possible El Niño developing in the coming months. Authorities and communities are advised to monitor official updates and prepare for changing weather risks.
Residents of Naos in La Chorrera have been without potable water for over 15 days and are requesting emergency supply as the outage continues.