Mexico City – Mexico has officially launched its new National Climate Strategy, marking a major step in its commitment to climate action, sustainable growth, and inclusive development. Presented with support from the United Nations, the strategy outlines a bold path toward a greener future that strengthens both the economy and the well-being of communities nationwide.
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell praised the strategy not simply as a policy document but as a clear roadmap for Mexico’s future – one grounded in the real needs of its people, cities, and rural areas. He highlighted it as a tool for turning climate ambition into action that delivers long-term benefits such as stronger livelihoods, cleaner air, and energy security.
“This is a blueprint for real results,” Stiell said, noting that the strategy goes beyond cutting emissions. It is designed to create jobs, reduce health costs, improve public transportation, and bring clean power to remote areas – all while protecting the environment.
Mexico’s national plan includes forward-looking measures such as expanding solar energy in rural regions, investing in climate-smart agriculture, and ensuring clean air in urban centers. It also supports energy reforms aimed at achieving universal access to electricity and promoting sustainable innovation.
According to Stiell, the clean energy transition is already a $2 trillion global market, and Mexico is well-positioned to become a major player. With its natural resources, skilled workforce, and strong national vision, the country could become a global hub for renewable investment and technology.
However, Stiell emphasized that ambition must be matched by effective implementation. He called for coordinated efforts between national and local governments, Indigenous communities, civil society, and the private sector to ensure that climate solutions benefit everyone.
“This is a golden opportunity for Mexico,” he said. “The stronger the climate plan, the greater the rewards – in investment, innovation, and global influence.”
UN Climate Change pledged to support Mexico as it turns its strategy into real-world impact. As the country prepares to submit its updated Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, international leaders see this as a pivotal moment that could shape Mexico’s role in the global clean energy economy.
The new strategy signals that Mexico is ready to lead with bold, inclusive action – aimed not only at protecting the planet, but at building a more prosperous and resilient future for all its people.
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