Green living

Climate Action Program

Mexico City recognizes that climate change is one of the major challenges facing humanity today and cities are major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Though cities cover less than 1 percent of the world’s total land mass, they are responsible for three-quarters of GHG emissions. Mexico City’s comprehensive programs are aimed at mitigating GHG emissions and encouraging environment-friendly behavior.

Climate change is a tremendous global challenge that is not limited to some geographic regions or countries. Rather it is the world’s collective concern and Mexico City is on the forefront of taking action to reduce the threat of climate change and protect future generations from its potentially disastrous effects.

Mexico City is promoting energy saving and efficiency measures and is installing solar water heating in public and government buildings. The city is also replacing less efficient light bulbs with energy-saving lighting in street lights and public buildings.

Through environmental policies and programs related to energy, water, mobility, conservation, waste and environmental education, Mexico City will be able to reduce its GHG emissions and better capture CO2, while mitigating the risks associated with climate change.  

By 2012, it is Mexico City's goal is to have reduced carbon emissions by 7 million tons (12 percent) from 2008 levels.

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