Our mission updates

163 citizens went to the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama to request the annulment of the EIA for Puerto Barú and precautionary measures for the Mangroves of David.

In the middle of Ocean Month in Panamá, an alarm we thought had been turned off started ringing again. The National Assembly insisted on approving Bill 571, which modifies protections for coral reefs, seagrasses and associated ecosystems. The story, however, is not over yet.

During Ocean Month in Panama, we remember that the ocean begins long before reaching the sea. Rivers, wetlands and mangroves form part of the same system. Protecting the mangroves of David also means protecting the ocean, its biodiversity and the communities that depend on it.

Simone Ashley visited the Gulf of Chiriquí. Her time in Panama opens up a conversation about ecotourism, the Mangroves of David and sustainable development.

A new proposal regarding the limits of the protected area has reopened the discussion on the future of the David Mangroves in Chiriquí, Panama. History seems to be repeating itself, but this time we have the opportunity to change the story.

A screening in Panama City brought together science, stories and photography to boost mangrove advocacy and participation in the public consultation.

Two key concepts related to the Puerto Barú project in David have returned to the public debate: Resolution No. 003-2024 and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Limits exist to protect. Based on this premise, environmental organisations, specialists and citizens are calling for participation in the public consultation launched by the Ministry of Environment regarding the proposal to create the Alanje, David and San Lorenzo Mangrove Managed Resources Area, an opportunity to strengthen the protection of one of the country's most important coastal ecosystems.

Discover why mangrove forests are among the most important ecosystems on the planet and why the David Mangroves are key to the future of Panama.

For a long time, the David Mangroves were known mainly to those who lived alongside them. Fishermen, tour guides, scientists and communities in Chiriquí have coexisted for generations with one of Panama's most extraordinary ecosystems. Today, that conversation has crossed borders, with more and more researchers, environmental organisations, opinion leaders and international institutions […]

Olga Samaniego has been teaching for 26 years amidst the David Mangroves in Chiriquí. Discover how this ecosystem inspires new generations while the Puerto Barú project raises concerns about its future.

The David Mangroves sustain the livelihoods, culture, and food security of communities in Chiriquí. Discover the story of the Bernal family and why Puerto Barú is raising concerns about the future of this ecosystem.