Panama Evacuates Island Due to Climate Change
Panama is relocating the Guna community from Gardi Sugdub due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. The island faces severe flooding, saltwater intrusion, and erosion. The government plans to move 300 families to Carti Sugtupu, costing $1.2 billion. This relocation disrupts the Guna’s cultural and economic ties to the sea. Adaptation strategies include sea walls, floating towns, and global cooperation under the Paris Agreement.
