- New Water Law and Policy May Establish Clean Water as a Fundamental Human Right — Mexico is expected to enact legislation recognizing clean water as a fundamental human right. This legislation would affect the management of key water basins including Lerma, Tula, and Atoyac.
- Investment in Strategies to Combat Climate Change — As Mexico strengthens its legislation strategy to combat climate change, greater investment in clean and renewable energy will likely be encouraged.
- Environmental Impact May Be a Priority — 2025 may see greater emphasis placed on the importance of considering and minimizing the environmental impact on the development of infrastructure projects, including restrictions in the mining sector.
- Natural Areas Will Have Greater Protections — Mexico will likely continue to prioritize the protection of natural environmental areas, with a focus on creating new protected areas and promoting reforestation programs, as proposed by the president at the G20 summit and in alignment with the Paris Agreement.
- Commitment to a Circular Economy and Waste Reduction — Mexico is expected to transform its waste management regulations by adopting measures to reduce excessive consumption of products and promote the circular economy.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
