Bacurú Drõa: How well do Emberá indigenous communities conserve old growth forests in Darien, Panamá?
Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet
Most of Earth’s ecosystems are under pressure from human activity and climate change. A question that looms large for scientists is what this has in store for the planet’s flora and fauna, especially in the species-rich tropics. Our scientists study the resilience of coral species to disease, warming and acidification; they compare the biodiversity of 30 year-old forests to mature ones; they quantify the vital ecosystem services provided by nature to humans, such as mitigation against drought and floods, and ask what the future holds for our species and the countless others that share this planet.
Smithsonian Science Drives Establishment of New Important Marine Mammal Area in Ecuador
History and archeology of the transisthmian roads of Panama
Smithsonian receives a $10 million donation to support research and education on climate resilience
Smithsonian presents first Citizen Scientist award to Allison and Carlos Estapé for contributions to marine research
Seeking Win-Win solutions to combat climate change and improve livelihoods in Panama’s indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca