Panama's Indigenous Families Relocate Amid Rising Sea Levels
The government of Panama is under increasing pressure to relocate more Indigenous Guna families from low-lying Caribbean islands due to rising sea levels.
The islands, part of the Guna Yala archipelago, also known as the San Blas Islands, are home to the Guna people and are only 50 centimeters to one meter above sea level.
Scientists predict an 80-centimeter rise in surrounding waters by the end of the century, making many islands uninhabitable by 2050.
In 2024, Panama completed Latin America's first large-scale planned climate migration, relocating over 1,200 residents from Gardi Sugdub.
The relocation effort highlights the direct impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.
Autor's resume: Panama relocates indigenous families.