Panama - Management Instruments

Action 16 – Develop the National Climate Data System, with participation by the private sector

In 2021, under the leadership of the Ministry of Environment and with the technical and financial support of GWP Central America, a number of consultation workshops were organised with the participation of stakeholders from the public sector, civil society, the private sector, academia, international cooperation and water sector authorities. As a result, the IWRM Action Plan (PAGIRH2022-2026 was developed with the objective to implement concrete actions for advancing in IWRM in Panama. The following action was defined as part of that process and identified as a priority action included in the action plan. 

The purpose of this action is to establish the National Climate Data System, under the responsibility of the Climate Change Directorate and the Ministry of the Environment with the engagement of the private sector. 

IWRM Dimension: Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.2c. Data sharing (in country)
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, 13. Climate action
Responsible Agency: Action 16 – Develop the National Climate Data System, with participation by the private sector
Timeline for implementation: 2022-2024