This text analyzes the amount and type of automated public transport used daily by citizens of Mexico. By automated public transport in Mexico, we are referring mainly to buses and trains. Automated public transport plays an essential role in the daily lives of millions of people in Mexico, particularly in densely populated urban areas such...
As of January 2025, Mexico’s electric vehicle (EV) sector has experienced significant growth, reflecting a broader global transition toward sustainable transportation. This report provides an overview of the current state of EV adoption, compares data from five years ago, and provides projections for the next decade. Key aspects analyzed include the number of EVs on...
I am honored to nominate Jesús Morales Bautista, CEO and Co-Founder of Bioforestal Innovación Sustentable (https://www.bioforestal.mx), for the 2024 Climate Mexico Leader Award. Jesús Morales has demonstrated visionary leadership in driving sustainable development and combating climate change in Mexico. With a professional environmental science and sustainable innovation background, he has combined entrepreneurial skills with a...
The Sustainable and Educational Agrovoltaic Plot (PASE, for its letters in Spanish), developed by the Renewable Energy Institute (IER, for its letters in Spanish) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM, for its letters in Spanish), represents a groundbreaking approach to mitigating climate change in Mexico. This innovative system combines agricultural production with solar...
In Mexico, skepticism or resistance to acknowledging climate change and transitioning to renewable energy is evident among various groups, primarily shaped by economic, political, and cultural factors. These groups include: Low-Income Rural Populations: Many rural communities, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas, rely heavily on traditional fuels such as wood, coal, or gas. Renewable energy...
Mexico is a biodiversity hotspot with an extensive forest cover that is crucial in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon, supporting ecosystems, and providing livelihoods. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), about 64.8 million hectares of Mexico’s land area is covered by forests, representing approximately 33% of the country’s total landmass....
The NDC Partnership is a network of over 120 countries, facilitated by UNFCCC, that is dedicated to helping each other strengthen their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Pledges. The Partnership has just released Version 3.0 of the NDC Navigator, an interactive tool that supports the development of updated country NDCs to be submitted in...
Primarily due to existing infrastructure and the continued exploitation of natural gas resourcesOver the past decade, Mexico has tried diversifying its energy mix, increasingly integrating renewable sources like wind, solar, and biomass. However, the country’s energy sector relies heavily on fossil fuels, including oil, natural gas, and coal. This dependence presents challenges and opportunities as...
Mexico is constrained in addressing extreme heat due to funding constraints, coordination issues, and the scale of the challenges posed by climate change. Mexico faces many challenges due to rising summer temperatures due to climate change. Here’s a breakdown of the problems and the government’s efforts to tackle them: Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and...
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...
