Elevating apiculture as a national priority in Peru.
Peru is positioning apiculture as a key sector for agricultural sustainability and economic resilience. The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation is developing a National Plan for Apiculture Development to support beekeeping and pollination services . Meanwhile, the Ministry of Environment has established a National Committee to coordinate Peru’s role in Poli-LAC, a regional initiative for pollinator protection . With nearly 40 percent of Peru’s crops dependent on pollinators, these efforts highlight apiculture’s strategic importance for the country’s future.