Environment

It is humpback whale season in Panama

The humpback whales are back on the Pacific Coast of Panama and there have been lots of humpback whale sightings right here in the Bay of Chame!

Go Green this Halloween in Coronado Panama

America alone buys more than 600 million lbs of candy for Halloween. That’s a lot of tiny wrappers! Living in a beach community is a great reason to make this Halloween in Panama more sustainable.

Participate in Plastic Free July in Panama

Plastic Free July® is recognized globally as an annual month where citizens, businesses, and governments come together to take action to reduce plastic waste.

Amador landfill uses sand from Chame and the Pearl Islands

Environmentalist ask what effects underwater exploitation for sand in Bay of Chame, the Las Perlas and Parita Bay might have as the environmental impact study for the Amador landfill is reviewed.

Celebrating Earth Day in Panama

Earth day (April 22, 2022) is celebrated all over the world as a day to raise environmental awareness. This year we are celebrating by sharing eco-swaps affordable and easy can make in Panama.

Recycling Fair Playa Coronado April 30

@Panamaouestverde brings recycling fairs to the beach and to Panama West communities where recycling pickup services are not readily available. We invite you to start collecting and join the fair!

Coiba Marine Protected Area in Panama is Expanded

Panama has expanded the Marine Protected Area in Coiba from approximately 6500 to 26,200 square miles. The expansion of the protected Cordillera, allowed Panama to accomplish the 30x30 initiative.

The break free from plastic pollution act

175 Nations signed an environmental treaty to tackle plastic pollution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, Kenya on March 2nd, 2022

Environmentalist fight to save the Azuero Spider Monkey

The Azuero spider monkey, a subspecies of the Central American spider monkey, is endemic to Panama’s Azuero Peninsula is subject to widespread deforestation and scarce food resources.

Coronado Recycling Fair Feb 19

Trying to recycle in Coronado Panama? The recycling center in Gorgona is an option but not all goods are accepted, including plastics and glass. But don’t toss them, save them for the recycling ...

Playa Community Beach Cleanup

December 3rd, 2021 join Playa Community for a beach cleanup leaving from Playa Serena at 8:00 a.m. While beach cleanups alone might not be the answer to plastic pollution, they are a great tool!

Mangrove reforestation in Chame Panama

1800 red mangroves were planted in the reforestation of a one-hectare area of land in the district of Chame Panama, as part of an effort to reforest and conserve Panama’s mangrove ecosystem.

Minera Panama pipeline breaks for a third time

Communities near Donoso Colón are concerned about health risks as a broken Minera Panama pipeline leaves the Chicheme stream and the Pifá river gray.

MICI calls mining a pillar of Panama’s post-pandemic economy

The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) says mining will be an “important pillar of the country’s post-pandemic economy," designating 25,000 hectares of protected land for mining concessions. ...

Panama’s campaign against disposable plastics

Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades, has teamed up with MarVida in a campaign to raise awareness on the need to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics.

Tuna Fishing in Panama

The Azuero Peninsula is home to the world’s most sought-after fish, the yellowfin tuna. 
 March to May is the high season for tuna fishing in Panama, currently, there is no closed season.

Panama leads with plastic bag legislation

Saturday, July 20 Panama became the first country in Central America to enforce a law prohibiting the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail outlets.

PRD, Contact law and Minera Panama

The bench of the Democratic Revolutionary Party states they will not endorse bill 766 to approve the contract between the State and Minera Panama, promoted by the Varela administration.

Deforestation with Road development in Panama West

Ecologists in Panama have said that a recent road project in Panama West, lacks urban planning, approving development close to the Canal watershed with little investigation.

Golf Course Real Estate in Coronado Panama

Golf communities in Panama have always been attractive real estate for both buyers and renters looking to live or invest in Panama and there are some big reasons why.

Will Panama Ban Plastic Bags?

Non-Degradable plastic bags could become history in Panama, if a bill proposed by the deputy of the ruling Panamenista Party is ...