For the first time climate policymakers have a clear idea of how
countries around the world are attempting to control their
greenhouse gas emissions. We have selected the highlights from
Globe’s analysis of Mexico’s attempts to address climate change.
Visit the Globe International website to download a full report
and access data from the other countries featured. Mexico was
the standout country in 2012 on climate change. It passed a
comprehensive climate change law – The General Law on Climate
Change – with the support of all major political parties, a real
achievement in a usually partisan Congress. In parallel,
Congress approved legislation to prepare for the implementation
of so-called REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and
Forest Degradation). This progressive stance is indicative of
Mexico’s positive approach to tackling climate change.