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Strengthening the Fishing Sector in Arequipa: Progress and Challenges

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A recent meeting between the Vice Minister of Fisheries and the Regional Government of Arequipa has set in motion a plan to enhance the sustainability, formalization, and competitiveness of the fishing sector in the region. The agreements reached aim to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles and promote environmentally responsible production. Key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs from the Macroalgae sector, attended the meeting and expressed their commitment to working together to adapt to new standards and regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • A new work agenda has been established to strengthen the fishing sector in Arequipa, focusing on sustainability, formalization, and competitiveness.
  • Supreme Decree No. 013-2025-Produce has been announced, which modifies the Environmental Management Regulations of Fisheries and Aquaculture Subsectors, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles and promoting cleaner, competitive, and environmentally responsible production.
  • The Vice Minister of Fisheries, Jesus Barrientos, emphasized the importance of strengthening environmental regulations to guarantee a formal and sustainable sector.
  • Private sector stakeholders and the Regional Government of Arequipa are collaborating on a joint plan to adapt to the new standard, with the participation of key organizations, including SUNAD, the General Directorate of Artisanal Fishing, and Fondepes, Sanipes.
  • Artisanal fishery landing (DPA) infrastructures in Chala, Lomas, and Atico are being transferred to the Regional Government of Arequipa, which will be addressed through a technical visit by the General Directorate of Artisanal Fishing.

Statistics:

  • 013-2025-Produce is a new Supreme Decree that modifies the Environmental Management Regulations of Fisheries and Aquaculture Subsectors.
  • The new standard aims to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles and promote environmentally responsible production.
  • The Regional Government of Arequipa has taken responsibility for managing DPA infrastructures in Chala, Lomas, and Atico.
  • A joint plan is being developed to ensure a smooth transition and adaptation to the new standard.

Sources:

  • "Vice Minister of Fisheries and Regional Government of Arequipa Agree to Strengthen Fishing Sector" (Contify, August 10, 2025)
  • "Supreme Decree 013-2025-Produce: Modifies Environmental Management Regulations of Fisheries and Aquaculture Subsectors" (Peruvian Government, 2025)
  • "Lima, August 10, 2025" (Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com)

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