Urban Observatory Forum
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Program
Urban Observatory ForumYears
2018-PresentStatus
Active Member ProgramCase Type
Program StoriesSchool Size
Less than 20000Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilityRegion
LACSustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesFOBUR
Website | https://fospanama.org/urbano/
Instagram | @crehoramsar
FOBUR originates as part of the UNESCO Chair of Sustainability in collaboration with McGill University, and under the direction of Dr. Nilson Ariel Espino. He has carried out important studies on urban mobility and informal settlements in the metropolitan area of Panama, and thanks to the collaboration with CREHO, CATHALAC, Suma Arquitectos, EPIC-N and IAI, he is conducting transdisciplinary mapping of community uses and ecosystem-based adaptation on the coast of the Chitré District in Parita Bay.
The objective of FOBUR is to research, monitor, and disseminate information on various aspects of urban growth that impact the sustainability and quality of life in the Panama metropolitan region, and to enrich public debate on these issues.
Fun Facts About Project Cities
Year Program Established | 2018
Country | Panama
Public or Private Institution | Private
Number of students at institution | 5,000
Highlight Articles/Videos
Panamá necesita políticas de árboles y aceras
City Partners
2025-2026 | Parita Bay • Population: 9,700
Contact Info
Dr. Nilson Ariel Espino
Investigador Adjunto USMA
naespino@grupo-suma.com
