Law No. 285 on Climate Change Prevention, Mitigation and Adaptation for the State of Baja California.

The Law on Climate Change Prevention, Mitigation, and Adaptation for the State of Baja California, Law No. 285, was enacted on June 22, 2017, providing a comprehensive framework for climate action in the state. The primary objectives of the law encompass mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and achieving emissions neutrality, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and fostering the engagement of civil society in climate action. This law establishes a state-level climate action system led by the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources of the State of Baja California (SEMARNAT). The system relies on a periodically updated state climate action plan. It comprises institutional components involving SEMARNAT, municipal governments, civil society organizations, and other pertinent stakeholders, grounded in state climate change policies and strategies. The law plays a pivotal role in advancing climate action in Baja California, offering a structured approach to implement initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate change impacts.