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The Guna community on the tiny island of Gardí Sugdub off Panama's Caribbean coast faces severe danger due to rising sea levels driven by climate change. The island has experienced severe flooding, affecting everyday activities and the community's main income streams of fishing and tourism. The need for relocation to the mainland due to climate-related challenges sparked a critical reflection on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and prompted a community-led process with both successes and shortcomings. Despite challenges, the community has begun relocation to a planned community named Isber Yala, which includes traditional communal spaces. The relocation project is a crucial milestone for Panama and highlights the need for global action on climate change.