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Leading Country Climate NGOs: Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA)

July 20, 2024July 20, 2024

This post tries to identify and describe the work of a leading non-governmental climate organization in Mexico, focusing on reducing greenhouse gases and their harmful impact. 

Short History: The Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA) was founded in 1993 by Mexican lawyers and environmentalists. It was established to advocate for the protection of the environment and sustainable development through legal tools and strategies. Over the years, CEMDA has become one of Mexico’s most influential environmental NGOs.

Description of Work: CEMDA focuses on various environmental issues, significantly emphasizing mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and reducing their harmful impact. Their work includes:

  • Legal Advocacy: Utilizing litigation and legal advocacy to enforce environmental laws and regulations.
  • Policy Advocacy: Engaging with policymakers to promote the adoption and implementation of effective climate policies.
  • Public Awareness and Education: Conducting campaigns and educational programs to raise public awareness about climate change and environmental protection.
  • Research and Analysis: Producing studies and reports on environmental issues, including climate change, to inform policy and public debate.

 

Results and Impact: CEMDA has achieved numerous successes in its advocacy and legal efforts, including:

  • Litigation Successes: Winning landmark cases has improved environmental regulation enforcement and greater polluter accountability.
  • Policy Influence: Contributing to developing and adopting national climate policies and regulations, including Mexico’s General Law on Climate Change.
  • Public Engagement: Increasing public awareness and engagement on climate issues through its campaigns and educational programs.

These results are measured through their legal victories, policy changes influenced by their advocacy, and public engagement metrics such as the reach and impact of their campaigns.

Professional Linkages: CEMDA has established a robust network of professional linkages within Mexico, including:

  • Partnerships with other local and national environmental NGOs.
  • Collaborations with academic institutions for research and policy analysis.
  • Engagement with government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.

Funding and Support: Details are private.

Budget and Staffing: Details are also private.

Contact Information: Gustavo Alanís Ortega, Director.

This Post was submitted by the Climate Scorecard Mexico Country Manager Pablo Necoechea Porras.

 

Name and Address: Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA) Atlixco 138, Col. Condesa. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, CDMX

Website is https://www.cemda.org.mx/.

Focus: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through legal and policy advocacy.

Leader/Director: Name: Gustavo Alanís Ortega Email: contacto@cemda.org.mx

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