Peru Launches National Climate Education Plan Amid Global Climate Talks

As world leaders convene in Bonn, Germany for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC), Peru has taken a notable step by formally integrating climate education into its national school curriculum. The announcement was made on World Environment Day 2025 and positions Peru among the few countries directly embedding climate and environmental education into their climate strategies.

President Dina Ercilia Boluarte unveiled the initiative during a ceremony at the Teresa González de Fanning School in Lima, where 120 students were inducted into a student environmental brigade. The event marked the signing of an agreement between Peru’s Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) and the Ministry of Education (MINEDU) to ensure that climate education becomes a permanent component of the school system.

The initiative aims to train teachers, develop culturally relevant learning materials, and promote student-led environmental projects across the country. It reflects Peru’s intention to promote environmental awareness and resilience through formal education.

A Regional Signal Ahead of COP30

The announcement coincides with the Bonn Climate Conference (June 17–26), a preparatory meeting ahead of the COP30 summit later this year. These conferences provide nations an opportunity to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—the climate action plans required under the Paris Agreement.

While most countries focus on emissions reduction and renewable energy investments, fewer have formally included education as a strategic tool in their NDCs. According to EARTHDAY.ORG, only 50 countries currently include structured climate education in their NDCs, while 117 mention it informally and 28 omit it entirely.

Peru’s new initiative positions it as a leader in the region. The country currently holds the presidency of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), under the leadership of Minister Juan Castro. The move is expected to serve as a model for others in the region and globally.

As international delegates discuss updates to climate targets in Bonn, Peru’s announcement underscores the role education can play in long-term climate resilience and youth engagement.