The President of the Republic, On Biguarteanuced from the government Palace that Peru prepares to receive the authorities of Latin America and the Caribbean in the Water Ministerial Summitthat the next May 27 and 28 in Lima. This important international event brings together 32 state ministers and representatives from different countries to discuss and coordinate actions around water management.
Said announcement of the president occurred in the presence of the president of the Council of Ministers, Gustavo Adrianzénand several Peruvian cabinet ministers, including the environment, Juan Carlos Castro, Defense, Walter Astudillo, and the housing, construction and sanitation, Durich Whittembury. Representatives of the Inter -American development Bank (IDB) and ambassadors from various countries also participated.
during the Latin America and the Caribbean Water Summitthe representatives of the countries will exchange experiences, evaluate the challenges of water management and propose solutions to strengthen water governance in the region. The appointment seeks to promote more effective regional cooperation to ensure the Sustainable Water Accessan essential resource for the life and development of peoples.
In her speech, President Boluarte stressed that the event will not only position Peru As a leader in international debates on water management, but also represents a unique opportunity to promote inclusive and participatory policies around this vital resource. The president recalled that the water is a fundamental right and a development enginecrucial for the health of the population, the sustainability of ecosystems and equity between nations.
“Water protection is also the protection of life, security and general well -being. It is our collective responsibility to restore and preserve ecosystems that support this valuable resource,” said Boluarte during his speech, on the occasion of the commemoration of the commemoration of the world Earth Day. In this sense, he reiterated his government’s commitment to the rational and responsible use of the country’s natural resources.
Juan Carlos CastroMinister of the Environment, highlighted in his speech the importance of sensitizing citizens about the negative impacts that cause plastic pollution, deforestation and indiscriminate extraction of resources on aquatic ecosystems. In this context, he said that Latin America and the Caribbean They house the 30% of the worldwide resourcewhich makes efficient and sustainable management of water sources even more urgent.
The summit will not only focus on the discussion of water management policies and strategies, but also promotes the creation of a Water Road Smail To guarantee the availability of this resource in the region, in close collaboration with regional and local governments, communities and the private sector. This proposal will be presented in international forums such as the XXIV Meeting of the Forum of Ministers and Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (October 1 and 2, 2025), the VIII United Nations Assembly for the Environment (December 2025), and the United Nations Conference on Water 2026.
President Boluarte concluded her message ensuring that she is ready to be the host of this key event, which represents a significant step in the history of water management in the region. “Water does not recognize borders, and at this summit we will share experiences and innovative solutions to ensure that it remains a source of life, peace and development,” he said.
This event places in the center of the global conversation about the challenges and opportunities presented by water management, and will be a key platform for decision making that positively impact the region and in the world.
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