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The best opportunity to slow the rate of near-term warming globally and in sensitive regions such as the Arctic is by cutting emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) – most notably methane, black carbon and some hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Widespread reductions, which complement the need for aggressive global action on carbon dioxide, contribute significantly to the goal of limiting warming to less than two degrees. Reducing SLCPs can also advance national priorities such as protecting air quality and public health, promoting food security, enhancing energy efficiency, and allevi...[more]
The general objective of the Commission is to promote the effective conservation, management and development of the living marine resources of the area of competence of the Commission, in accordance with the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, and address common problems of fisheries management and development faced by members of the Commission. 16 of WECAFC's 35 members are considered small island developing States.
The IHO capacity building programme seeks to assess and advise on how countries can best meet their international obligations and serve their own best interests by providing appropriate hydrographic and nautical charting services. Such services directly support safety of navigation, safety of life at sea, efficient sea transportation and the wider use of the seas and oceans in a sustainable way, including the protection of the marine environment, coastal zone management, fishing, marine resource exploration and exploitation, maritime boundary delimitation, maritime defence and security, and o...[more]
In 2005, Mexico City opened Metrobus, a Bus Rapid Transit System, along one of the city's busiest streets. It has, for example, contributed to the reduction of commute time from 1.5 hours to 1 hour for the route, and reduction of CO2 -emissions by 35,000 tons annually. Source: World Resources Institute (2011) A Compilation of Green Economy Policies, Programs, and Initiatives from Around the World. The Green Economy in Practice: Interactive Workshop 1, February 11th, 2011 In 2005, Mexico City opened Metrobus, a BRT corridor along one of the city's busiest streets. Metrobus replaced about 350 s...[more]
Mexico City, one of the largest and once most polluted cities in the world, is demonstrating that an agenda shift toward environmental sustainability is possible. Source: The ICLEI Case Study series The transportation and mobility components of Mexico City's Plan Verde (Green Plan) agenda, designed to lead the city towards a state of EcoMobility, was launched in 2007. The plan is based on a multi-component strategy to reduce traffic congestion and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The strategy has resulted in a set of programs to improve and expand public transportation systems, as well a...[more]
It aims to set in place back-stopping measures that address the needs of people and communities who are displaced from the impacts of natural hazards and the adverse effects of climate change within, and across borders.To reach this goal technical assistance and capacity building can provide the basis to increase the required awareness from the community to the political level and complement and strengthen national adaptation policy. In the event that displacement occurs, government will have institutionalised safe-guard measures that protect people who are displaced and the receiving communit...[more]
The Mexican 2007-2012 National Development Plan strengthens sustainability criteria in the government's procurement policy. Source: The Mexican National Development Plan 2007-2012 is primarily based on the notion of Human Sustainable Development in order to achieve a Competitive Economy, Equity of Opportunities, Environmental Sustainability, Security, Democracy and Responsible International Relations.
Publish the North Pacific MSP and develop the proposal for the South Central Pacific MSP. MSP concept was defined in Mexico in 1996 and is one of the instruments of the Mexican Environmental Policy. Its objective is the regulation and promotion of uses and activities according to the protection and sustainable use of marine resources taking in account the degradation tendencies and the suitability or capabilities of the ecosystems to support uses or activities. Mexican Territory is composed of a continental and insular area of 1,964,375 km2; a Territorial Sea and Economic Exclusive Zone of ...[more]
In preparation of the entry into force of the CoP17 shark listings, the Mexican Scientific Authority (CONABIO), together with a group of experts from the Colegio de la Frontera Sur (Chetumal, Mxico), the Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education (CICESE), and the National Institute of Fisheries (INAPESCA-SAGARPA, Mxico), met in a virtual workshop (April 4th, 2017, CDMX, Mxico) to assess under the Method on Assessment of Productivity and Susceptibility (PSA, Patrick et al., 2010) the species Alopias spp. and Carcharhinus falciformis, in a nation-wide approach. The re...[more]
