FSU offers majors which prepare students to understand and promote sustainability and explore a variety of environmental issues. Through hands-on experiences, students will develop skills to implement practical solutions aimed at protecting our environment. * Majors also offered at Panama City campus.
READ MOREFrom 2014 to 2019, building on a strong foundation of conservation and sustainable production projects going back to 1998, Panama has addressed habitat fragmentation and other biodiversity threats by increasing its Protected Area conservation efforts to provide environmental benefits and sustainable, enhanced livelihoods for the
READ MOREEnvironmental sustainability represents a multifaceted approach to ensuring that human activities are conducted in harmony with the natural world, allowing both current and future generations to thrive. To holistically address the challenges and intricacies of sustainability, three key pillars have been identified (also known as the 3 E''s
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READ MOREA clear sustainable tourism policy is imperative for tourism planning and development and the government should always play a leading role in defining the country''s tourism-environment policies
READ MOREThe Panama Canal has played a vital role in global trade for over a century, but its sustainability is increasingly being questioned due to its environmental impact. The challenges of deforestation, water management, climate change, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and sustainable shipping practices require concerted
READ MOREClimate change and rainfall. Reduction in rainfall: Climate change is changing weather patterns in the region surrounding the Panama Canal. Central America, including Panama, has experienced a decrease in average rainfall due to these changing climatic conditions. The shift in rainfall patterns - linked to the broader effects of global
READ MOREPanama City, Panama, July 26, 2019 – The Panama Canal and UN Environment signed a cooperation agreement today to join efforts on sustainable development and combatting climate change.. Signed by the Administrator of the Panama Canal Jorge L. Quijano and the Regional of UN Environment in Latin America and the
READ MOREAs part of its Environmental Recognition Program, the Panama Canal recently unveiled a new carbon calculator to centralise emissions data and incentivise the industry to reduce its carbon footprint. Patrick Kingsland asks Alexis Rodriguez, environmental specialist at the Panama Canal, about the technology and the importance
READ MOREWhile the Panama Canal has long focused on sustainability, the accelerating implications of climate change require stronger action. As an international trade hub, we have an opportunity to not only drive sustainability at the Panama Canal, but also help shape a more sustainable and productive ecosystem for global trade.
READ MORESustainability of the Watershed. Through environmental programmes in its watershed, the Panama Canal has contributed to Panama''s ranking as one of only three carbon negative countries in the world, meaning Panama''s forests absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than the country emits.
READ MOREMilciades Concepción, Panama''s Minister of Environment, reflects on the country''s conservation program designed to safeguard its natural resources and drive a sustainable economy. (5 pages) Home to 4.5 million people, Panama is considered one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, with over 10,000 plant species, more than 200
READ MOREIn Panama, a UNESCO Chair entitled Dialogues on Sustainability was created in 2011 by four scholarly institutions with the objective of advancing a sustainability agenda through education, research and discussion. In line with conclusions from the United Nations⿿ Agenda 21 action plan, the UNESCO Chair identified the creation of a set of
READ MORESustainability. Inaugurated on August 14, 1914, the Panama Canal celebrated 101 years of operation this fiscal year. After a lifetime of profitable operations, in sound coexistence with the environment and, being the axis of prosperity for Panamanian society, the different generations of Canal collaborators have left in the company a legacy of commitment to
READ MOREAccording to the UNFCCC, global climate finance flows reached an annual average of $803 billion in 2019–2020, a 12 per cent increase compared to prior years. However, this still falls short of
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READ MOREPanama City, 19 September 2014 - Environmental sustainability is gaining traction on Panama''s political agenda. The announcement of the upgrade of the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) to ministerial status is being followed by a public debate on how to better integrate environmental considerations into public policies.
READ MOREPanama is committed to unlocking both a blue and green economy through sustainable use of ocean resources, increased use of clean energy, ecological programs to preserve wildlife habitat and environmental regulations to reduce plastic waste and marine pollution while
READ MOREClearing a Path Toward Transparency, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Panama. The government of Panama is working to strengthen social inclusion, service delivery in water and energy, and public financial management. Additional efforts, following the infamous "Panama Papers" leak of April 2016, focus on reforms in international tax
READ MOREENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN PANAMA''S BURGEONING TOURIST INDUSTRY Katharine Mapes* TABLE OF CONTENTS environmental impact in the country, are the "immersion tourists." Often young, on extended trips, and very budget-conscious, these tourists might partake in some of the services offered to the second
READ MORERecently, some good news for the natural world has come out of the isthmus. Here''s how Panama is becoming more eco-friendly.
READ MOREThe Panama Canal Authority and UN Environment signed a cooperation agreement to join efforts on sustainable development and combating climate change.. Signed by the Administrator of the Panama Canal, Jorge L. Quijano, and the Regional Director of UN Environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, Leo Heileman, the
READ MOREPanama City, Panama, April 26, 2021 – The Panama Canal launched its process of decarbonizing its operations, with aims of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. "We at the Panama Canal are committed to sustainability, and therefore are laying the foundation, creating the tools, and identifying the changes needed to achieve efficiencies
READ MOREReducing environmental damage. Sustainable tourism tries to lower carbon emissions, reduce waste and conserve resources. a practical definition of sustainability. The Panama Canal is an
READ MOREPanama aims to reforest 1 million hectares by 2050. Businesses can now get tax breaks for solar and wind power equipment. Panama also plans to shift to electric buses and government cars, while cutting the use of petrol
READ MOREBy prioritizing sustainability, Panama can offer eco-friendly travel options that respect the environment and preserve the country''s rich heritage. Discover the best of Panama''s sustainable attractions and embark on a journey that not only allows you to experience the beauty of the country but also contributes to its preservation.
READ MOREEnhancements are in line with the Canal''s carbon reduction commitments, the International Maritime Organization''s emissions reduction strategy and the Paris Agreement. Panama City, Panama, May 20, 2019 – The Panama Canal Authority, today, announced enhancements to its industry-leading Green Connection Environmental
READ MOREMar 22, 2024. PANAMA CITY –. As a colossal Chinese container ship maneuvered into the narrow Miraflores locks on the Panama Canal, some 27 million gallons of water rose around it, propelling the
READ MOREJanuary 10, 2018 - As part of its Environmental Recognition Program, the Panama Canal recently unveiled a new carbon calculator to centralise emissions data and incentivise the industry to reduce its carbon footprint. Patrick Kingsland asks Alexis Rodriguez, environmental specialist at the Panama Canal, about the technology and the importance
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READ MOREE-Mobility Program for Sustainable Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. FP180. Adaptation. Minister of Environment Ancón, Panama City, Panama. Phone (+ 507) 500-0802 [email protected]. Ms. Ligia Castro de Doens Secondary Operational Focal Point, Advisor to the Minister and Director of Climate Change
READ MOREThe Future Outlook: Striking a Sustainable Balance for the Panama Canal''s Environmental Impact. As the Panama Canal looks toward the future, a new narrative unfolds – one that seeks to harmonize economic growth with environmental responsibility. Green Transportation Methods: The future of the canal lies in embracing
READ MOREThe Panama Canal is committed to sustainability, and therefore is laying the foundation, creating the tools, and identifying the changes needed to allow it to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. This process was announced in April 2021 and builds off the Canal''s long-standing efforts to minimize its environmental impact, from encouraging
READ MOREPanama is committed to unlocking both a blue and green economy through sustainable use of ocean resources, increased use of clean energy, ecological programs to preserve wildlife habitat and environmental regulations to reduce plastic waste and marine pollution while fostering eco-tourism and sustainable fishing.
READ MOREThe Panama Canal diligently manages the Canal''s water supply and actively protects its environmental resources, while enhancing and maintaining the sustainability of the Canal Watershed. For over a decade, the waterway has partnered with communities in the watershed to ensure their sustainable use of the area''s natural resources, while
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