Law No. 176 on climate change of the State of Mexico

The Climate Change Law of the State of Mexico, Law No. 176, enacted on July 26, 2016, provides the framework for climate action in the state of Mexico, 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 the Environment (SMA), 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 the state of Mexico by providing a structured approach to reduce emissions and bolster resilience to climate change impacts.