Mexico and the European Union strengthen their alliance in the face of global environmental challenges.
Mexico City, Apr 25 (EFE) - The Vice President of the European Commission (EC) for a Clean, Fair, and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, and the head of Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), Alicia Bárcena, agreed to deepen cooperation and multilateralism with a social focus "in the face of global environmental challenges."
This is intended to address the interdependent challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, Semarnat said in a statement issued Friday regarding the meeting the two held on Thursday.
Facing environmental challenges togetherDuring Ribera's official visit to Mexico, which concluded on Thursday, Ribera and Bárcena expressed their willingness to "build bridges with other countries" to contribute to the success of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30).
Both agreed that the path to COP30 represents a "historic opportunity" to reaffirm and strengthen the environmental alliance between Mexico and the EU.
The agency recalled that, in February, during the High-Level Dialogues on Environment and Climate between the European Union and Mexico (February 13 and 14, 2025), the parties "reaffirmed their determination to continue working closely together to urgently implement the commitments made on climate change and biodiversity protection in multilateral forums."
Environmental commitments reaffirmedIn addition, Mexico and the EU reiterated their commitment to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aligned with the 1.5°C goal toward the Belém Summit.
The parties also "explored opportunities to deepen their bilateral cooperation on industrial decarbonization, carbon pricing, and emissions offsetting systems."
Driving the green transitionThey also analyzed actions to adapt to climate change, conserve and restore ecosystems, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources, the statement said.
In this context, the Mexican agency highlighted current cooperation efforts within the framework of the Global Gateway Investment Agenda (GGIA) to promote Mexico's green and inclusive transition.
He noted that, as part of this commitment, "priority actions are being promoted to establish development centers" for well-being that reflect this shared vision.
Innovation against sargassumAmong them, the Tula project in the central state of Hidalgo stands out, with its Ecology and Circular Economy Park, aimed at advancing the region's environmental and economic recovery through industrial restructuring, job creation, and strengthening local capacities.
Additionally, the case of Quintana Roo, in the Mexican Caribbean, stands out, focusing on the sustainable management of sargassum, "with the potential to turn an environmental challenge into an opportunity for innovation and sustainable development for the southeast of the country," the statement noted.
Ten years after the Paris Agreement and the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both officials reaffirmed their commitment to the values that inspired these historic agreements. EFE jmrg/ppc /jcg
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