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Panama To Host Next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027
Panama will host the seventh International Union for the Conservation of Nature World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027, IUCN announced this week. The Congress is the premier global forum for setting the agenda for protected and...
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Panama receives international award for forest rangers
According to a statement from the Ministry of the Environment, the award for outstanding conservation work in the Punta Patino Private Nature Reserve in Darien province was received during the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, the capital...
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US Threatens Sanctions against Countries Including Panama That Support the Net Zero Framework
The U.S. administration has issued an ultimatum to members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO): Countries that vote in favor of the “Net Zero Framework” could face economic, immigration, and trade sanctions. The NZF, driven by...
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Panama to host next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress…
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The Congress is the premier global forum for setting the agenda for protected and conserved areas. It brings together leaders and experts from governments, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, academia, and the private sector to develop and advance...
Former Panama President Pérez Balladares: “I Am Convinced That It Is Absolutely Necessary to Reopen the Mine.”
Former President Ernesto Pérez Balladares believes there needs to be a proposal for the future management of the mine, an activity that contributes greatly to the economy. Pérez Balladares made no secret of his position regarding this project,...
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"We plan to start exporting Japanese pumpkins to the U.S. in early 2026"
Panama is strengthening its role as a reliable supplier of tropical fruits and roots in global markets, supported by a climate that enables year-round production. While other countries in the region face disruptions from rain or drought, the...
Owner: Pieter Boekhout
Dreading the cold weather? Here are 10 cruises for winter sun
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When winter’s well and truly set in, the nights are long and your vitamin D — not to mention your mood — needs a boost, a cruise in the sunshine is the answer. Nip to the Canaries for a week of island-hopping or jump on a flight to Miami for a...
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Science KABC NASA scientist's childhood in Panama inspires her work at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Dr. Erika Podest's childhood in Panama was filled with camping and finding wonder in Earth's biodiversity. Now, she is an Earth scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. "Since I was very little, I knew that I wanted to have a career where I...
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NASA scientist's childhood in Panama inspires her work at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dr. Erika Podest's childhood in Panama was filled with camping and finding wonder in Earth's biodiversity. Now, she is an Earth scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. "Since I was very little, I knew that I wanted to have a career where I...
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Panama Canal transits in FY2025 bounce back from drought
The Panama Canal saw a 19.3% jump in transits in the last 12 months recovering from drought restrictions in the previous year The number of transits in fiscal year (FY2025) jumped 19.3% to 13,404 compared to 11,240 transits last year when drought...
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The Bad Weather Continues. Panama’s Sinaproc Warns of Adverse Maritime Conditions on Both Coasts
The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) has issued two alerts due to adverse maritime conditions that will affect both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Panama in the coming days. On the Pacific coast, winds with westerly and southerly...
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Island Ports Enable Long-Distance Electric Shipping
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. International shipping contributes to CO2, NO2, and SO2 emissions. Pollution from Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), colloquially termed bunker fuel, has long been considered a problem....
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Carnival's (unplanned) early return to Acapulco
Carnival Legend's surprise call to Acapulco on Saturday, due to a weather diversion, was the first time Carnival Cruise Line has visited the Mexican Pacific city in more than 15 years. But the stop previewed what's to come. Earlier this year,...
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Shock as US ‘revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians and government officials’
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Champions Technology, Integrated SDG Action, and Circular Economy at IUCN World Conservation Congress
“The UAE is deeply committed to translating our vision for a nature-positive future into actionable strategies, leveraging the power of technology, from AI to earth observation, to drive measurable results.” Mohammad Al Nuaimi: “Our unique UAE...
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Panama environment minister backs calls for reform of UN climate process
Panama’s environment minister has joined a growing push for reform of the UN climate change negotiations, proposed by campaigners and academics in recent years – one of the first such calls by a minister directly involved in the talks. Juan Carlos...
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U.S. in 2025: 24% of global GDP, 750 military bases, and leadership in technology and culture sustain its global influence
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once said, “We are the indispensable nation,” referring to the USA. The late journalist Carlos Alberto Montaner commissioned me to write a book with this title. His idea was that a book was needed...
Owner: Jim Hoft
Angola lowers climate ambition in blow to “spirit” of Paris Agreement
Angola has scaled back its targets for reducing emissions in its new national climate plan, saying it chose “realism and implementability” over the Paris Agreement’s calls for governments to set progressively more ambitious goals. The African...
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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA BULLISH ON ECONOMIC BOOST FROM TIES WITH PANAMA
Antigua and Barbuda is moving to strengthen ties with Panama in key areas, including trade, logistics and climate diplomacy. Both countries are expecting to reap significant economic benefits as the twin-island state has welcomed a new...
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JTF-B Helicopters Arrive to Support Jungle Training in Panama (BRoll)
A U.S. Army UH-60 and two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to Joint Task Force – Bravo prepare to land at Aeropuerto International de Panama Pacifico, Oct. 6, 2025. U.S. Southern Command seeks to expand its ongoing coordination,...
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