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Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken in Peru
US launches public-private partnership to combat IUU fishing
(PERU, 10/10/2022)
The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken, announced a new project that will support artisanal fishing in Ecuador and Peru
Lima - The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken, announced that the Government of the United States, in its effort to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, is launching 'Por la Pesca', the new project that will help artisanal fishing and promote sustainable fishing in Ecuador and Peru.
.png) “Today I saw firsthand how IUU fishing threatens the health of our oceans and, as a result, the livelihoods and food security of coastal communities. The United States is committed to combating IUU fishing globally and will continue to support coastal countries and their communities in confronting IUU fishing,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
IUU fishing threatens the sustainability of artisanal fisheries and biodiversity, as well as the livelihoods and resilience of coastal communities. This new project promotes sustainable and profitable fishing practices in Ecuador and Peru.
'Por la Pesca' is the result of a joint effort between the Walton Family Foundation, which contributes $12.5 million; the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which is initially providing $5.7 million, and whose execution will be led by the NGO Peruvian Society for Environmental Law (SPDA), in alliance with Redes Sustainability Pesquera, Pro Delphinus, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Future of Fish, S ustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), The Nature Conservancy Peru, WWF – Peru and WildAid.
 The announcement was made during his visit to the Chorrillos artisanal fishermen's market where he was received by Mr. Ricardo Laos, president of the José Silverio Olaya Balandra Association of Artisanal Fishermen of Caleta de Chorrillos; Mrs. Elsa Vega, president of the National Society of Artisanal Fishing; Mrs. Jessica Hidalgo, project director and representative of the SPDA and the Deputy Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Marcela Escobari, from USAID.
“There are fewer and fewer fish and we have to go deeper for days to find them. And that creates marketing problems for us. We are many families who live from fishing”, mentioned Mr. Ricardo Laos.
.png) Por la Pesca seeks to empower artisanal fishing organizations and key actors that contribute to the strengthening and formalization of specialized fishermen in the species of tuna, perico, giant squid and octopus in strategic places in Ecuador and Peru.
“Illegal harvesting of marine resources threatens the livelihoods of women and men who seek to operate honest and responsible fishing businesses. In addition, we know that consumers want the industry and governments to demonstrate their leadership in the face of this challenge. The goal is to be able to trust that these seafood products are captured in a humane and respectful way with the environment”, highlighted Jessica Hidalgo.
.png) “Through this investment, the United States seeks to promote a balance between the conservation of marine ecosystems with equitable economic growth and the rights of artisanal fishermen. We call on other countries to actively participate and support the international community in the fight against IUU fishing.” Secretary Antony Blinken stressed that he came to Peru to participate in the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States.
“With an estimated illegal financial flow of $23 billion annually, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is often associated with other organized transnational crimes, such as drug and arms trafficking, labor forced human and human trafficking. USAID fights IUU fishing around the world, empowering communities and civil society, and partnering with the private sector, just as we are doing here in Peru and Ecuador,” added Escobari.
Source: Noelia Gutierrez / USAID
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