reaffirmed her firmest commitment to ocean sustainability and future generations, during her participation in the plenary session of the
In that context, the Head of State announced that Peru will sign today the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions.
"Today we renew our firm and unwavering commitment to ocean sustainability. It is a commitment to future generations and to the very future of humanity," Mrs. Boluarte stated.
The top official said that, with the signing of said agreement, Peru joins the collective effort to establish a multilateral legal framework that ensures the protection of biodiversity in the high seas.
"This decision not only reaffirms our commitment to global ocean governance, but also to the principle of intergenerational equity, as areas beyond national jurisdictions must be a space of shared responsibility, guided by cooperation and the common interest of humanity," she declared.
At this important meeting, the Head of State highlighted that Peru is a country deeply connected to the sea, with more than 3,000 km of coastline and 200 miles of maritime domain.
Maritime protection
"Our national maritime policy recognizes the ocean as a strategic axis for sustainable development. Therefore, we reaffirm our commitment to its protection in the face of the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, especially from plastics," she stated.
In line with that, the top official highlighted progress in the 18 voluntary commitments Peru made at the last conference in Lisbon, including the creation of the Grau Tropical Sea National Reserve —an ecosystem of high biodiversity— and the approval of the national aquaculture policy aimed at sustainability and productive diversification.
Similarly, the President mentioned conducting a new scientific expedition to Antarctica, which reinforced the South American country's vocation for science and international cooperation.
"Today, at this new conference, the Peruvian delegation is presenting 19 new voluntary commitments developed through broad dialogue with various sectors of the country," she stated.
Among the new commitments are the identification of new marine protected areas to get closer to the goal of safeguarding 30% of Peru's marine territory by 2030; the development of the master plan for the Grau Tropical Sea National Reserve; and the implementation of maritime traffic separation devices to protect the whale migratory route, contributing to safer navigation that is compatible with marine conservation.
"National action must be complemented by international cooperation. For that reason, Peru actively participates in negotiations on a treaty to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, and aspires to co-host the diplomatic conference of plenipotentiaries at which it will be adopted," she stated.
The President also reaffirmed her support for the Paris Agreement, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Declaration Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility, convinced that ocean conservation is inseparable from climate action.
Likewise, Mrs. Boluarte emphasized the need to include local communities and Indigenous peoples in ocean governance, recognizing their ancestral knowledge and sustainable resource management practices in line with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Lastly, she expressed hope that this conference will mark a turning point, adding that international cooperation and solidarity will enable progress toward a world where oceans continue to be a source of life, opportunities, and hope.