Law No. 140 on Climate Change of the State of Puebla

The Climate Change Law of the State of Puebla, Law No. 140, was enacted on November 29, 2013. This law provides the framework for climate action within the state of Puebla, covering both climate change mitigation and adaptation. The law outlines the following objectives: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve emission neutrality within the state, to adapt the state to the impacts of climate change, and to promote civil societys participation in climate action. It establishes a state-level climate action system, led by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SMA), which is 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. The law also includes provisions for penalties and sanctions for individuals and entities that fail to comply with it. This law plays a crucial role in advancing climate action in the state of Puebla by providing a structured approach to reduce emissions and enhance resilience to climate change impacts.