"Panama to Evacuate Island Due to Rising Sea Levels"

The Guna community on Gardi Sugdub, a small island off Panama's Caribbean coast, is preparing to relocate to the mainland due to rising sea levels exacerbated by climate change. This move marks the first of 63 coastal communities in Panama expected to be displaced in the coming decades. The relocation involves significant cultural and lifestyle adjustments as the Gunas leave their sea-based way of life for new homes built on solid ground. The Panamanian government has invested $12 million in developing the new site, but the transition underscores the broader global impact of climate change on coastal regions.