Baja California Sur reforms environmental protection law

The state of Baja California Sur has reformed its Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection Law (LEEyPMA). The legislative changes aim to harmonize provisions, update the legal framework, and clarify institutional coordination regarding environmental matters.

Local deputy Erick Iván Agúndez Cervantes stated that the reform process involved inter-institutional collaboration and input from various sectors, including non-governmental organizations, civil society, and educational institutions. The modifications seek to increase community participation in environmental legal frameworks, emphasizing collective responsibility for natural resource preservation.