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Guna Women Lead Coral Conservation Amid Climate Crisis

5/14/2025

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In Panama's Guna Yala comarca, where over 80% of the nation's coral reefs thrive, climate change and overfishing pose dire threats. The resilient Guna people, deeply connected to the ocean, are spearheading a coral conservation initiative that equips young women with vital marine biology skills, fostering both environmental protection and gender equity in their community.

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Story summary

In Panama's Guna Yala comarca, where over 80% of the nation's coral reefs thrive, climate change and overfishing pose dire threats. The resilient Guna people, deeply connected to the ocean, are spearheading a coral conservation initiative that equips young women with vital marine biology skills, fostering both environmental protection and gender equity in their community.