Erika Mouynes is the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Panama. She is a staunch advocate of the country’s sustainability policies, which have brought Panama to the forefront of the fight against climate change while keeping a focus on sustainable and inclusive growth. Under the leadership of President Laurentino Cortizo and with the support of the entire administration, the country has made very robust progress on reforestation, emissions reduction and ocean protection, becoming a pioneer in the search for ocean-based solutions to reach the goals of climate ambitions.