An updated climate strategy aims to achieve a 35% reduction in emissions by 2030 through initiatives focused on reforestation, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Mexico has made policy advances, but it must address its entrenched fossil-fuel dependency to achieve meaningful emission reductions. The groundwork is being laid, but stronger action is needed to meet climate...
Author: Pablo David Necoechea Porras (Pablo David Necoechea Porras)
Roadmaps for the Future: Mexican Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo: Architect of Sustainable Solutions for Mexico and Beyond As the world faces a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, nations like Mexico find themselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity. Despite ambitious goals, global progress on emissions reduction has slowed, and Mexico is no exception. To reignite momentum...
Indigenous communities in rural areas, urban populations in informal settlements, and agricultural workers in regions like Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero are most at risk in Mexico
In the fight against climate change, climate justice stands as a beacon of hope and fairness. It reminds us that the transition to a sustainable future must include everyone, especially those who are often left behind. Mexico, with its rich cultural diversity and vast natural resources, has an incredible opportunity to lead by example, ensuring...
Integrating Mexico’s NbS into National Climate Policies and Long-Term Strategies Ensures these Solutions Remain a Priority in Addressing Climate Change
As climate change becomes an increasingly urgent challenge, nature-based solutions (NBS) are proving to be a valuable strategy to address it. These solutions, which include restoring ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and naturally capturing carbon emissions, hold tremendous promise for countries like Mexico. With its vast ecological diversity, Mexico is uniquely positioned to leverage NBS to combat...
Mexico’s Ongoing Investments in Electrification and Infrastructure Expansion Pave the Way for a More Sustainable and Accessible Public Transport System
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...
By 2035, Mexico Aims to Phase Out Fossil Fuel-Dependent Vehicles
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...
Mexico Climate Leader Nomination: Jesús Morales Bautista
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) in Mexico
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...
Economic Barriers, Misinformation, and Cultural Attachment are the Main Motivations for Those Who Oppose Renewable Energy in Mexico
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...
Forests Play an Important Role in Mexico’s Paris Agreement NDC
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....