Panama has joined a major Latin American initiative—Conserva Aves—aimed at protecting bird habitats while promoting sustainable land use. Backed by American Bird Conservancy, Audubon Society, BirdLife International, and local partners like Fundación Natura, the program just opened its first call for proposals in Panama, with a submission deadline of May 9, 2025.
The initiative targets the protection and creation of over 100 subnational conservation areas—including municipal zones and private reserves—across 9 countries, aiming to preserve over 2 million hectares of key habitats for threatened, endemic, and migratory birds.
In Panama, it focuses on empowering community-led and NGO-led efforts, especially from Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and women-led groups. This brings potential conse
rvation zoning to regions rich in biodiversity—many of which overlap with popular real estate investment areas.
For property investors and expats, this development enhances the appeal of areas like Cambutal and Mariato, Torio, Morrillo, where demand is already growing for eco-retreats, wellness spaces, and off-grid living. Protected zones nearby could increase long-term property values by preserving the natural beauty and limiting overdevelopment.
While tighter environmental guidelines may apply in certain zones, these often align with the interests of buyers seeking nature-integrated lifestyles or low-impact development opportunities.
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