At the opening of the
emphasized the global challenges affecting the oceans, such as the triple planetary crisis, and the importance of fulfilling the international commitments made.
During his speech at the Lima-based Torre Tagle Palace on Tuesday, the Peruvian government official addressed the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Likewise, the diplomat mentioned the gaps in science, technology, and financing, as well as the fight against illegal fishing and organized crime in the seas.
In this regard, the Cabinet member emphasized that global solutions must be found through multilateral processes that guarantee the validity of the principles of peace, equity, and development that support the international order of oceans.
• Panel 1: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).
• Panel 2: Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations.
• Panel 3: Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Environmental Protection.
• Panel 4: Maritime Safety, Security, Decarbonization of Shipping, and Climate Change.
• Panel 5: Future Oceans - Emerging Technologies & Digital Connectivity.
• Panel 6: Future Ocean - Ocean Governance, Human Rights, and Non-State Actors.
• Panel 7: Future Ocean - National Laws and Policies.