Youth Activism, Mangrove Restoration, Sustainability Milestones

Young Mexicans are becoming more active in digital environmental activism, driving change across the country. Meanwhile, Campeche is hosting the Mangrove Restoration and Sustainable Management Policy Accelerator 2025. 

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Young Mexicans Drive Digital Activism for the Environment

A recent survey by Causa Natura Center revealed that 80% of young Mexicans are deeply concerned about environmental issues, with many engaging in digital activism and collective actions such as signing petitions, participating in protests, and denouncing issues on social media. The study highlights deforestation, climate change, and overexploitation of resources as major concerns, with regional differences in focus, and emphasizes the growing mistrust in governmental and business sectors to lead the environmental fight. While citizens, especially the youth, are increasingly aware of environmental challenges, there is a gap between awareness and direct action, with civil society organizations emerging as key leaders in environmental advocacy.

Campeche Hosts Policy Accelerator for Mangrove Restoration

The Mangrove Restoration and Sustainable Management Policy Accelerator 2025, held in Campeche from May 5 to 9, brings together government officials, experts, and international organizations to strengthen policies and create financial mechanisms for mangrove restoration. The event includes technical sessions, high-level dialogues, and a visit to a local restoration project, with a focus on designing legislation and public incentives. The accelerator emphasizes the importance of community involvement, science-based monitoring, and cross-country collaboration for the long-term success of mangrove conservation efforts.

Nuevo Leon to Impose Sanctions on Ternium Over Chemical Spill

The government of Nuevo Leon has sanctioned steel company Ternium following a hazardous substance spill, which included hydrochloric acid, acidic water, and ferrous chloride, with the state awaiting a full incident report to ensure remediation of environmental damage. The sanction will be based on the state's Environmental Law, aiming to set an example for accountability. 

Senate Committee Approves Reforms on Climate and Forest Policy

The Senate's Second Committee on Legislative Studies approved five reforms aimed at enhancing climate change, environmental budgeting, forest ecosystem protection, public space accessibility, and environmental recognition. Key amendments include requiring climate plans to consider socio-cultural and gender factors, ensuring funding for environmental research remains consistent, and recognizing forest-related research agencies and funding. The committee also approved the creation of a national "Environmental Merit Recognition" and mandated that public recreation spaces be universally accessible to people with disabilities and older adults.

PUMA Achieves Sustainability Milestone Ahead of 2025 Goal

In 2024, PUMA reached its goal of ensuring that nine out of ten products are made from recycled or certified materials, one year ahead of schedule, marking significant progress in sustainability. The company also made strides in reducing its environmental impact by using recycled cotton and polyester, implementing textile recycling with its RE:FIBRE project, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 86% in its operations since 2017. Additionally, PUMA focused on improving labor conditions, with higher wages for workers and ongoing human rights training for over 290,000 employees across its supply chain.