Sustainability Analysis in La Amistad Panama Biosphere Reserve

A sustainability analysis of the La Amistad Panama Biosphere Reserve reveals a modest overall progress of 56.3%, falling short of the globally accepted threshold of >70%. The study, using the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) indicators recommended by the United Nations, identifies environmental factors as the strongest performing category at 73.3%, while social and economic aspects lag significantly behind at 46.7% and 36.1%, respectively. This research introduces a universal sustainability assessment model applicable to all UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, leveraging well-established global indicators to evaluate progress across three key pillars: environment, society, and economy. The findings underscore the reserve's potential for improvement in social and economic dimensions while highlighting its environmental achievements.

Rodríguez Vargas, A. R. (2014). Sustainability Analysis in La Amistad Panama Biosphere Reserve. Philipps-Universität Marburg. https://doi.org/10.17192/Z2014.0355