Climate action requires industrial decarbonization and global cooperation

During the “La Semana de Acción México por el Clima y la Naturaleza 2026” in Mexico City, experts emphasized the urgent need for industries to accelerate the transformation of production processes toward sustainability. Rogelio González Valverde, Environment Manager at Grupo Calidra, noted that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is now a strategic factor for economic competitiveness and social welfare.

In Mexico, the development of mechanisms such as the Emissions Trading System (SCE) is seen as an opportunity for companies to improve energy efficiency and meet international environmental requirements. This aligns with United Nations goals to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5 °C.

On a global scale, climate change presents economic, social, and geopolitical challenges. While developed nations have increased climate financing for developing countries—reaching $136.7 billion in 2024 according to the OECD—significant gaps remain between international commitments and effective implementation. The principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” remains central to addressing the inequitable distribution of climate consequences.