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Peru joins COP24 in Poland

14:04 | Katowice (Poland), Dec. 14.

Peru participated in the 2018 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24) held in Katowice on December 2-14.

The Peruvian delegation was led by Environment Minister Fabiola Muñoz, who was joined by representatives from the Foreign Affairs, Agriculture and Irrigation, Energy and Mines Ministries, as well as the Inca nation's Embassy in the European country.

Likewise, numerous delegates from the private sector and non-governmental organizations attended the COP24

The Peruvian mission carried out diverse activities within the framework of a broad agenda such as: technical symposiums; bilateral and multilateral meetings; forums; audiences with politicians, businesspeople, scientists, and environmental specialists, as well as local and international press. 

Furthermore, the Inca nation's goals for this edition included boosting the correct implementation of achieved agreements, reaching a greater transparency concerning environmental protection measures, improving international collaboration, and setting deadlines for the most important tasks, among others. 

It should be noted COP24 began with the Leaders' Summit. On the occasion, Peruvian Ambassador to Poland Alberto Salas led the delegation on behalf of President Martin Vizcarra. 


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Publicado: 14/12/2018