Country Profiles

Disclaimer

The designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or any area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

(*) A dispute exists between the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

Remark:
Please note that this country profile has been prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of information provided in the NBSAP and national reports, but has not been reviewed by the Party concerned.

Main References

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (v.2)

Other Information about National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans

Sixth National Report



National Website


NOTE: Visitors to the CBD website are advised to consult section VII of the sixth national report for updated information on the themes contained in the country profile below.

Biodiversity Facts

Status and trends of biodiversity, including benefits from biodiversity and ecosystem services

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

The latest trend reveals that biodiversity in Peru is increasing, with the numbers of species of wild flora and fauna having risen and currently totaling 20,585 and 5,585, respectively... More »

Main pressures on and drivers of change to biodiversity (direct and indirect)

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

The main threats to Peru’s mountain and forest ecosystems are land use change, climate change, deforestation and extractive activities. The main threats to its continental water ecosystems relate to pollution, degradation, damming and overfishing... More »

Measures to Enhance Implementation of the Convention

Implementation of the NBSAP

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

Peru completed its first National Biodiversity Strategy in 2001. Its principal achievements included the generation of environmental management tools, including the development of regional biodiversity strategies; strengthening the national legal framework; strengthening in situ conservation strategies; implementing mechanisms for information exchange, and increased sectoral initiatives in tourism, agrobiodiversity and trade (food)... More »

Actions taken to achieve the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

Protected areas currently cover 17% of the national territory, including 10 protected areas in the marine and coastal environment (the Guano Islands, Isles and Capes National Reserve System has been recently created)... More »

Support mechanisms for national implementation (legislation, funding, capacity-building, coordination, mainstreaming, etc.)

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

Biodiversity value and conservation are enshrined in Article 68 of Peru's Constitution. In 1997, Peru adopted the Law on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity... More »

Mechanisms for monitoring and reviewing implementation

The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.

A comprehensive system for monitoring and reviewing NBSAP implementation does not exist at the moment.

National Contacts

Full details of national contacts »

Convention on Biological Diversity

Sra. Luisa Elena Guinand Quintero
CBD Primary NFP
Sra. Gladys Mabel Garcia Paredes
CBD Primary NFP
Mr. Arrascue Ruddy Tena
CEPA Informal Advisory Committee
Sr. Harol Gutiérrez Peralta
GTI NFP
Sra. Rosa F. Zavala Correa
Marine and Coastal Biodiversity NFP
Sra. Nena Gonzáles Meza
Marine and Coastal Biodiversity NFP
Ms. Roxana Solis Ortiz
CHM NFP
Sra. Dora Velásquez Milla
Traditional Knowledge NFP
Mr. Pedro Gamboa Moquillaza
Protected Areas NFP

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Sr. José Álvarez Alonso
Cartagena Protocol Primary NFP, BCH NFP