In a global context marked by extreme droughts, historic heat waves and a growing urgency to curb climate collapse, Mexico presented the update of its National Climate Change Strategy (ENCC).
The new plan outlines a medium- and long-term action path with an ambitious but necessary goal: a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. greenhouse gases by 2030, which is equivalent to at least 140 million tons of carbonfrom 758 mtco2.
During the official presentation, Secretary Alicia Bárcena stressed that the climate action is unavoidable and cannot be postponed. ENCC is the roadmap for the transition to a more sustainable sustainable economylow carbon and resilient.
"We want to give clear signals to the productive sectors, to investments, because we want sustainable investments in the country, and not just any investment and at any cost," he said.
"We are in this administration very committed to making sure that this strategy comes to fruition and translates into ambition and action, especially very concrete action."
The official made it clear that this commitment is not conditioned to external financing, but must be achieved through the collective effort of all productive sectors.
From environmental policy to development engine
The new ENCC is not limited to environmental measures, but articulates mitigation, adaptation and adaptation. circular economy in key sectors such as energy, transportation, industry, agriculture and land use.
The document also sets out a vision of participatory climate governanceinvolving the three levels of government, the private sector, academia and civil society, with special attention to indigenous peoples.
Simon Stiellexecutive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), he emphasized that Mexico's strategy is more than just a environmental plan. It is about strengthening resilience and expanding development opportunities, from households to small businesses.
"A sound climate plan should not only focus on reducing pollution that raises global temperatures, but also on strengthening a country's livelihoods, resilience and prosperity. The stronger the country's climate policies, the greater the economic and development benefits for the entire population," he said.
In the midst of the global climate emergencythe updating of the ENCC also represents a political and economic message: Mexico is seeking a more efficient energy transition and productive production that does not repeat the mistakes of uncontrolled extractivism.
The discussion addressed the need for climate finance transparent, inter-institutional coordination and private sector commitment.
Mexico is not starting from zero, but the challenges remain enormous. National emissions continue to be dominated by the energy and agricultural sectors, and lags persist in sustainable transport y energy efficiency.
However, the updated ENCC will mark a before and after, if it can be translated into concrete public policies, with follow-up mechanisms and verifiable results, because the climate crisis no longer allows half-measures, but must be translated into action.
Source: Semarnat
