Alicia Bárcena

Sargassum crisis drives regional circular economy efforts

32 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Mexican Navy expands offshore operations to combat sargassum

The sargassum crisis continues to escalate as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB) reaches record masses. In 2026, the belt reached its highest concentration of the year in June, marking the second-highest level ever

Environmental policy and conservation challenges

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Forest ecosystems face environmental challenges in Spain and Argentina

Environmental policy and conservation efforts continue to face scrutiny regarding funding imbalances and legislative compliance. In Mexico, more than 40 organizations and social movements have rejected the concept of ‘e

Global avocado supply and export market trends

11 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Mexico avocado exporters face November 7 deadline for labor certification

The global avocado market is experiencing shifts in supply and export dynamics. Mexico remains the primary supplier for North America, though recent volatility has impacted earnings. While export volumes increased by 33.

Mexico marine fisheries management and regulation

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Vaquita marina conservation efforts face legal challenges in Mexico

Mexico is implementing various changes to its marine fishing regulations and quotas. Following the 104th meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (CIAT), Mexico secured an increase in its Pacific bluefin tu

Quintana Roo sargassum crisis and management

34 clusters · 160 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Mexico President exposes electoral corruption network linked to Hernández Casillas brothers

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s 2-billion-peso programme, launched in July 2026, continues to expand across Quintana Roo’s tourist corridors. To manage the crisis, authorities established an institutional cabinet to coordi

Environmental and flooding challenges in Tabasco

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Tabasco authorities respond to cold fronts and coastal erosion

Authorities in Tabasco, Mexico, continue to implement measures to address water-related environmental threats. Recent preventive alerts were issued for heavy rainfall, with forecasts predicting accumulations of up to 150

Mexico fracking pilot program evaluation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Mexico conducts water studies ahead of potential fracking

President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorized a pilot test for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in northern Mexico following a scientific evaluation. A committee of 54 specialists recommended testing the technique in the Bur

Maya community opposition to Sian Ka’an road project

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Maya communities demand cancellation of Sian Ka’an road project

Maya communities in Quintana Roo, including residents of Felipe Carrillo Puerto and fishers from Punta Allen, are demanding the permanent cancellation of the ‘Puerta al Mar’ road project. The project, managed by the Secr

Semarnat environmental permit denials in Quintana Roo

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Semarnat halts major tourism projects to protect Mexican mangroves

Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) has denied environmental authorizations for several development projects in the state of Quintana Roo to protect coastal ecosystems. In Playa del Carm