Prime Minister Alberto Otarola on Tuesday reiterated the Peruvian Government's commitment to adopting measures to address the effects of climate change and prioritize the climate action across the national territory, in order to promote development in the regions.
"We are committed to adapting to the effects of climate change and to effectively reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 40% through 2030. That is the commitment of Peru that we are renewing this time," Otarola said at the opening of "Peru's Climate Week 2023. Meeting with Regional Governments and LEDS LAC Regional Workshop."
This is because Peru is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and, at the same time, offers a wide range of opportunities to achieve a competitive and low-carbon growth.
In light of this, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the role of regional governments in implementing adaptation and mitigation measures to achieve the Nationally Determined Contribution.
"We will keep working to boost development in regions through the modernization of sub-national governments and the promotion of investment, which demands prioritizing climate action throughout the national territory," he added.
Promoting responsible mining
The head of the Ministerial Cabinet also remarked that Peru is a mining country and noted the decision of the Executive Branch to promote mining investment, as long as national rules are observed and progress is generated in communities within the area of influence.
"Environmental rules, labor standards, and above all, the need for localities —benefited from investment— to participate, will be respected in the country. It is a common effort to reduce social conflicts and to turn Peru's promise —to respect international standards— into facts, rather than words," he concluded.
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Publicado: 22/8/2023