Conservation - Future Minds Foundation

Conservation INITIATIVE

protecting the rich natural resources of panamá

Panama has some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. From the cloud forests of Boquete to the Pacific Coast, Panama is home to thousands of plant and animal species that are endemic— meaning they live only in Panamá. Panama’s biodiversity is threatened by deforestation and other threats. In fact, according to the Panamanian Ministry of Environment, 60% of all forests in Panama have already been destroyed. That’s why we are working hard to help protect what’s left. By supporting us, you can help preserve this country’s unique ecosystem for generations to come!

panama is home to some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

Right now, we are focusing on key conservation efforts in Piñas Bay, a small community in the Darien rainforest.

After rising from the volcanic seabed approximately 50 million years ago, the Darien Jungle is home to an astonishingly biodiverse ecosystem. It is no mistake that native Embera-Wounaan tribes have roamed these areas for thousands of years, searching for food and shelter. During the last century, westernized land tenure structures and cultural mixing has resulted in more highly resource demanding populations settling along the area. Piñas Bay is one of such places where worlds have collided, and the jungle has paid the price. We are working hard to combat this through our initiatives, and hope to use Piñas as a case study for similar projects in other parts of Panamá.