Panama is embracing a host of forest restoration and reforestation solutions aimed at meeting its Paris climate agreement carbon reduction goals, including agroforestry and incentivizing the planting of teak plantations.
Beyond the Panama Canal being a link for world maritime trade, the Canal Watershed facilitates connectivity for the rich biodiversity found in the region. Surrounding the Panama Canal lie thousands of acres inhabited by howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, toucans, harpy eagles, sloths, and deer, among others. Panama is part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, the .
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