El Niño & food security in Panama: President José Raúl Mulino warned that El Niño could cut rainfall and reduce national food production, urging all government bodies to prepare for July–December 2026 impacts, as Panama’s meteorology agency forecasts rainfall deficits, higher temperatures, and added pressure on water supplies. Storm risk alert: Sinaproc issued a prevention notice for heavier rains and storms through July 12, with the most intense conditions expected July 10–11 as low-pressure systems and tropical waves move across the country; officials urged people to avoid flooded areas, keep emergency plans and supplies ready, and follow official updates. Wildlife signals from warming seas: Panama’s Audubon Society says El Niño is shifting seabird distribution, with uncommon species increasingly spotted along the Pacific coast and on the Amador Causeway, reflecting changes to the Humboldt Current and the food chain. Local conservation-linked livelihoods: In Chiriquí, the province is pushing sustainable growth through infrastructure plus eco-tourism and agribusiness, aiming to create jobs while protecting natural wealth. Coffee from Capira to new markets: Women coffee growers in Capira are expanding beyond local sales with traditional, chemical-free coffee, supported by training and market access programs. Plastic pollution pushback (global context): A separate report highlights how big oil helped block a plastic pollution treaty, underscoring the wider fight over pollution rules that affect ecosystems far beyond Panama.