PRODUCE Launches 2026-2027 El Niño Action Plan to Protect the Aquaculture Sector

The publication reports the launch of an Action Plan by Peru's Ministry of Production to improve the preparedness, prevention and response of aquaculture producers to the 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon. The measure follows a 10.5 percent decline in Peruvian aquaculture production during 2025, to 105,324 tonnes, and an ENFEN Coastal El Niño alert. The plan includes a monthly Aquaculture Vulnerability and Risk Matrix, preventive training, monitoring and early-warning channels, coordination with FONDEPES to design preventive and recovery credit, flexibility for payment obligations and a health contingency plan implemented by SANIPES. It seeks to reduce infrastructure and biomass losses and ensure continuity of aquaculture activities.