The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will continue to invest in local organizations across Mexico, working on issues affecting the environment and addressing global climate change challenges.  USAID and the Government of Mexico continue to collaborate on climate change mitigation, accelerating Mexico’s efforts to transition to low emission development through investments in clean energy and sustainable land use. By pursuing low emission development, Mexico will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions without compromising its economic growth or social development.

Mexico and the United States began collaborating on climate change more than five years ago. USAID is proud of its long-standing direct engagement with local environmental organizations, USAID is pleased to announce a new award with a strong local partner, which will focus on sustainable rural economic investments as well as identifying ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

The new USAID activity with Consejo Civil Mexicano Para la Silvicultura Sostenible (CCMSS) will support community-based initiatives to develop productive landscapes in order to mitigate climate change, foster sustainable rural economies and livelihoods, improve local capacities to manage natural resources, and provide lessons to enhance rural development and climate policies. CCMSS will work with local and indigenous communities in the State of Mexico, Campeche, and Quintana Roo.

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