Law No. 845, on Climate Change of the State of Guerrero

The Climate Change Law of the State of Guerrero, Law No. 845, enacted on August 21, 2015, provides the framework for climate action in the state of Guerrero, covering both climate change mitigation and adaptation. The law outlines the following objectives: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving emission neutrality within the state, adapting to climate change impacts, and encouraging the participation of civil society in climate action. This law establishes a state-level climate action system, led by the Ministry of Sustainable Development (SDS), responsible for formulating, implementing, and evaluating the states climate change policy. The system operates based on state-level climate policies and strategies, a periodically updated state climate action plan, and regular monitoring and evaluation, along with a system of penalties and sanctions for non-compliance. This law plays a crucial role in advancing climate action in Guerrero by providing a structured approach to reduce emissions and bolster resilience to climate change impacts.