The governor of Sonora, Alfonso Durazo Montañoand the governor of California, Gavin Newsomsigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration in the development of renewable energies, electromobility y sustainability in the region.

The signing of the agreement took place in SacramentoCalifornia, and establishes a four-year cooperation framework. Through the Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan and the California Energy Commissionthe two states will work on key initiatives to advance the energy transitionto strengthen the resilience of the supply chain and expand regional access to the clean energies.

During the ceremony, the governor Alfonso Durazo stressed that this agreement positions Sonora y California as strategic partners in building a more sustainable energy future. He also emphasized that the collaboration will bring direct benefits in terms of investment, job creation and competitiveness.

"We share borders and challenges with California. Today we establish an agreement with this leading state in economic growth and in actions against climate change, to join efforts and ensure that families live in a prosperous region, with a better environment and technological development. Sonora puts a whole desert and the talent of its people to make a better region possible," he said.

The Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of this binational alliance to combat the effects of climate change and improve air quality.

"Despite the border that divides us, California and Sonora share the challenge of adapting to a warmer, drier world. But we also share a common drive to push for real solutions. Today's partnership brings our states together to clean the air and expand access to more clean energy," he said.

Francisco Acuña MéndezExecutive President of the Council for the Sustainable Development of Sonora (CODESO), said that with this agreement, Sonora aligns itself with the main global leaders in sustainability, opening new opportunities for industry, education and investment in the region. renewable energies.

This agreement reinforces cross-border collaboration in the fight against climate change and the sustainable infrastructure developmentconsolidating Sonora as a key player in the energy transition of North America.

Source: Codeson