Launched by the government in 2017, Peru’s National Livestock Farming Development Plan seeks to develop a prosperous livestock farming industry that can operate within national and international markets up until 2027, providing quality products and high productivity rates. While these are admirable goals, rolling out this ambitious plan could lead to a serious environmental impacts and increased deforestation across the country. To counter this threat of deforestation in Peru, the plan needs to be implemented as part of an integrated agenda that incorporates forest and other environmental policies in order to control deforestation trends in Peru.
By promoting policies that take deforestation into account from the very early stages of developing the livestock farming industry, Peru can position itself as a leader in the sector, incorporating sustainable practices for both the internal and external markets. Therefore, this report provides recommendations for policymakers, as part of five key areas for action: regulations and monitoring; access to credit and technical support; working with the private sector and supply chains; strengthening regional policies and local government initiatives; and strengthening producers’ associations.